The Priest Shall Make Atonement
The Lord of Spirits
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Origins of the English Word 'Atonement'
The chapter delves into the creation of the English word 'atonement' for translating Hebrew and Greek words in the Bible, discussing its etymology, earliest uses, and its role in bridging the gap between man and God. It explores the origins of the Greek word 'elessthyrion' that 'atonement' translates, as well as the translation and theological interpretations of terms from Greek to Latin based on Jewish usage.
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