Synopsis: What do Robben Island, Colonel Gadaffi, the earthquake in
Haiti, the riots in London, credit crunch, child abuse, and the
death of Christ have in common? They are all linked by the common
thread of violence. Tom Stuckey reexamines the traditional theories
of atonement, which he argues are contextual and utilitarian, as he
searches for meaning and hope in these contemporary events. In The
Wrath of God Satisfied?, Tom Stuckey argues that because we live in
a violent world, we should not dismiss the idea of the wrath of God
or the disturbing metaphors of blood, debt, satisfaction, and
sacrifice. While not subscribing to the theory of penal
substitution, he does not dismiss it. Within a dynamic
interpretation of the Trinity, the author draws on the insights of
Athanasius, Anselm, Abelard, Luther, Calvin, Julian, Girard,
Augustine, Barth, and contemporary theologians to show how divine
wrath "being satisfied" poses the question of God in its most acute
form. Stuckey sees God's wrath as a necessary shadow cast by the
powerful light of hope and argues that wrath cannot be dismissed if
justice is to be restored. Endorsements: "This is a brave book. At
a time when more and more Christians believe more and more
fervently in less and less, Tom Stuckey is not afraid to wrestle
with profound and difficult themes using vivid topical
illustrations. This is preached theology at its most lucid."
--Colin Morris Former Head of Religious Broadcasting in Britain and
Former President of the Methodist Conference "Our understanding of
the atonement affects our understanding of God. In this readable
book Tom Stuckey reexamines the classic theories of the atonement
and offers a fresh global perspective, weaving together big
stories, Scripture, theory, and little stories. Read prayerfully,
it will enrich our understanding, our worship, and our social
action." --David Holgate Principal Southern Theological Education
and Training Scheme "In this important book, Tom Stuckey explores
the relationship between a range of atonement theories and the
complexities of our modern violent world. His accessible yet
provocative style encourages readers to make connections between
contemporary experience and classical theory. This book will
challenge those who seek to dismiss the idea of God's wrath--but
will also challenge those who see no need to interpret that concept
in order for it to make sense to twenty-first-century minds."
--Christopher Blake Principal Cliff College "For many preachers,
traditional formulations of the doctrine of the atonement are too
offensive to be of use in today's world. A loving God, they say, is
more attractive than a God of wrath and vengeance. In The Wrath of
God Satisfied? Tom Stuckey takes this popular view head on, showing
that, when located within a vision of the Trinitarian life of God,
the doctrine of the atonement is a vital resource for the renewal
of the church. Here is theology that will preach " --Jason E.
Vickers Associate Professor of Theology and Wesleyan Studies United
Theological Seminary Author Biography: Tom Stuckey was President of
the Conference of the Methodist Church in Britain (2005) and a
former Canon of Salisbury Cathedral. He has ministered over the
past thirty-six years in a variety of appointments in Britain and
continues to teach and lecture. He is author of Into the Far
Country: Mission in an Age of Violence (2001), Beyond the Box
(2005), and On the Edge of Pentecost (2007).
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