A Short History Of The Doctrine Of The Atonement, written by L. W. Grensted and published in 1920, is a comprehensive study of the development of the Christian doctrine of atonement. The book explores the various interpretations of the atonement throughout the history of Christianity, from the early Church Fathers to the Protestant Reformation. Grensted examines the different theories of atonement, including the satisfaction theory, the moral influence theory, and the governmental theory, and evaluates their strengths and weaknesses. He also discusses the controversies surrounding the doctrine of atonement, such as the debate between Anselm and Abelard in the Middle Ages. The book provides a detailed analysis of the theological and philosophical ideas that have shaped the doctrine of atonement and offers insights into the ongoing discussion about its meaning and significance. Overall, A Short History Of The Doctrine Of The Atonement is a valuable resource for scholars and students of theology, as well as for anyone interested in the history of Christian thought.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.