Dean Taylor

Dean Taylor, a pastor and president of the Zalikon Institute, dives into the contentious issue of penal substitutionary atonement in early Christianity. He argues that this concept was present alongside Christus Victor in the writings of early church fathers like Origen and Eusebius. Challenging common assumptions, Dean contends that Anabaptists may misunderstand theological nuances. He highlights a historical-theological case for integrating these themes and urges a broader engagement with patristic teachings to enrich contemporary understanding of atonement.