The Rent Veil
The Rent Veil by Horatius Bonar, published by Benediction Books on February 5, 2011, is a thoughtful exploration of Christian theology, focusing on the concept of atonement. Originally published in 1875, this edition spans 108 pages and is presented in English. Bonar discusses the significance of Christ’s broken body, emphasizing that it removes the barrier between humanity and God, thus allowing for the forgiveness of sins. He also examines the connections between the Old and New Testaments, supporting his arguments with extensive quotations from Scripture.
Readers will find Bonar’s insights into the nature of worship and the characteristics of the believers that God seeks, including worshipers, temples, priests, and kings. This edition includes an artistic cover, a new promotional introduction, and an index of scripture references, enhancing the reading experience. Bonar’s prose remains accessible and relevant, making The Rent Veil a valuable resource for those interested in the themes of Christianity and theology.
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Published in 1875, Rent Veil was written by Scottish theologian and poet Horatius Bonar. Bonar’s Rent Veil treats a variety of topics, most directly the atonement. The title refers to Christ and Christ’s body. Bonar claims that without the broken (“rent”) body of Christ, there would still be a barrier (“veil”) between persons and God. With Christ’s death, there is the possibility of the forgiveness of sins. In Bonar’s interesting treatment of the atonement, he also makes some intriguing points regarding the relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament. Throughout, Bonar supports his points with liberal quotations from Scripture. The final third of his book provides an instructive call for believers. In it, Bonar extols believers to, and describes for them, the kinds of people God desires–worshipers, temples, priests, and kings. Despite being published over a hundred years ago, Bonar’s prose is surprisingly up-to-date and easy to follow. For an interesting treatment of the atonement, one can do no better than Bonar’s Rent Veil.
Tim Perrine
CCEL Staff Writer
This edition features an artistic cover, a new promotional introduction, an index of scripture references, and links for scripture references to the appropriate passages.
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