The Work of Jesus Christ In Anabaptist Perspective: Essays in Honor of J. Denny Weaver

How should Anabaptists, Mennonites and other Christians think today about the saving work of God in Jesus’ life, ministry, death, and resurrection? In this volume, 20 leading theologians, biblical scholars, historians of Anabaptism, pastors, and peacemaking practitioners offer their reflections. In addition, while engaging the thought of J. Denny Weaver, they ponder such questions as these and more: Should Jesus’ atoning work be viewed as a sacrifice? Or is it better viewed as a defeat of the powers of sin and death?