History Of The Atonement Controversy

''History of the Atonement Controversy: In Connection with the Secession Church, from Its Origin to the Present Time'' is a book written by Andrew Robertson and published in 1846. The book provides a detailed account of the theological controversy surrounding the doctrine of atonement in the Secession Church, a Scottish Presbyterian denomination that emerged in the 18th century as a result of a split from the Church of Scotland. Robertson traces the origins of the controversy back to the 18th century, when the Secession Church was founded by dissenting ministers who objected to the patronage system of the Church of Scotland. He then examines the various theological debates that arose within the Secession Church over the nature and extent of Christ’s atonement, including the so-called ''Marrow Controversy'' of the 18th century and the debates over the ''free offer'' of the gospel in the 19th century.Throughout the book, Robertson provides detailed accounts of the various theological positions and arguments put forward by different factions within the Secession Church, as well as the political and social factors that contributed to the controversy. He also explores the wider theological and philosophical debates surrounding the nature of atonement and salvation in the 19th century, including the influence of the Scottish Common Sense philosophy and the rise of evangelicalism.Overall, ''History of the Atonement Controversy'' is a comprehensive and detailed account of a significant theological controversy within the Scottish Presbyterian tradition, providing valuable insights into the theological, social, and political context of the Secession Church in the 18th and 19th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.