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Concept of a person taking action to correct previous wrongdoing
religion, atonement is "a spiritual concept which has been studied since time immemorial in Biblical and Kabbalistic texts", while "[s]tories of atonement are
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2007 film by Joe Wright
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Topics referred to by the same term
Look up atonement in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Atonement is the concept of a person taking action to correct previous wrongdoing on their part
Atonement_(disambiguation)
Saving of people from sin in Christianity
atoned for by Jesus's death. Calvinists do not believe, however, that the atonement is limited in its value or power, but rather that the atonement is
Salvation_in_Christianity
Holiest day in Judaism
being seen, and later to offer sacrifices of atonement. While the encounter with God and the atonement may appear to be unrelated, in fact they are mutually
Yom_Kippur
Postulation about the significance of Christ's death
Substitutionary atonement, also called vicarious atonement, is a central concept within Western Christian theology which asserts that Jesus died for humanity
Substitutionary_atonement
2001 novel by Ian McEwan
Blackwell, 2005. 322–36. Atonement on McEwan's official website Ian McEwan discusses Atonement on the BBC World Book Club Portal: Books "McEwan's Atonement".
Atonement_(novel)
2026 American drama film
8/10. Filkins, Dexter (October 22, 2012). "Atonement". The New Yorker. Retrieved April 14, 2026. "Atonement". Quinzaine des cinéastes. Retrieved April
Atonement_(2026_film)
Postulation about the significance of Christ's death
also called penal substitutionary atonement and especially in older writings forensic theory, is a theory of the atonement within Protestant Christian theology
Penal_substitution
Doctrine in the history of Mormonism
Blood atonement was a practice in the history of Mormonism still adhered to by some fundamentalist splinter groups, under which the atonement of Jesus
Blood_atonement
Calvinist theological doctrine
Limited atonement (also called definite atonement or particular redemption) is a doctrine accepted in some Christian theological traditions. It is particularly
Limited_atonement
2017 American film
The Atoning is a 2017 American independent supernatural horror film written and directed by Michael Williams and starring Virginia Newcomb, Cannon Bosarge
The_Atoning
Religious institutes in the Catholic Church
The Society of the Atonement, also known as the Friars and Sisters of the Atonement or Graymoor Friars and Sisters, is a Franciscan religious congregation
Society_of_the_Atonement
2024 studio album by Leprous
"Reviews - Melodies of Atonement Leprous". Blabbermouth.net. Blum, Jordan (26 August 2024). "Album Review: LEPROUS Melodies of Atonement - Metal Injection"
Melodies_of_Atonement
Christian theory of atonement
The satisfaction theory of atonement is a theory of the atonement which holds that Jesus Christ redeemed humanity through making satisfaction for humankind's
Satisfaction theory of atonement
Satisfaction_theory_of_atonement
portal Atonement in Judaism is the process of causing a sin to be forgiven or pardoned. Judaism describes various means of receiving atonement for sin
Atonement_in_Judaism
British film director (born 1972)
Power and The Passion, Pride & Prejudice, Atonement and Hanna all have long tracking shots in them. Atonement has a continuous five-minute and five second
Joe_Wright
Scottish actor (born 1979)
Screenwriter of 'Atonement'". Moviefone. AOL Inc. Archived from the original on 14 June 2012. Retrieved 2 July 2011. "First Night: Atonement, Venice Film
James_McAvoy
2001 video game
2001). "Tsugunai: Atonement". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on May 6, 2019. Retrieved August 13, 2020. "Tsugunai: Atonement". Official U.S
Tsugunai:_Atonement
Concept in Christian theology
The ransom theory of atonement is a theory in Christian theology as to how the process of Atonement in Christianity had happened. It therefore accounts
Ransom_theory_of_atonement
Non-Calvinist Protestant doctrine
Unlimited atonement, also called general atonement, or universal atonement, is a doctrine in Protestant Christianity that states Jesus died as a propitiation
Unlimited_atonement
2017 studio album by Immolation
12, 2017. "Atonement by Immolation". Metacritic. Retrieved August 13, 2017. Ferrous Beuller (February 21, 2017). "Immolation – Atonement Review". Angry
Atonement_(Immolation_album)
White, S.A, the founders of the Society of the Atonement. The feast day of Our Lady of the Atonement is July 9, and is observed as an optional memorial
Our_Lady_of_the_Atonement
2019 studio album by Killswitch Engage
entitled Atonement II: B-Sides for Charity on their Bandcamp, featuring six previously unreleased songs taken from the recording sessions of Atonement. 100%
Atonement (Killswitch Engage album)
Atonement_(Killswitch_Engage_album)
Fundamental teachings of Calvinism
atoned for by Jesus's death. Calvinists do not believe, however, that the atonement is limited in its value or power, but rather that the atonement is
Five_Points_of_Calvinism
2015 South Korean drama film
of Atonement (2015)". KoreanFilm. Retrieved 21 September 2020. Jones, Julie (14 October 2015). "Kim Yoo Jung Struggled With Her 'Circle Of Atonement' Character"
Circle_of_Atonement
Theory of the atonement first clearly expressed by Irenaeus
sometimes absent from summaries of atonement theories, more comprehensive overviews of the history of the atonement doctrine typically include a section
Recapitulation theory of atonement
Recapitulation_theory_of_atonement
1997 novel by Francine Rivers
As her mother's "Atonement Child", Dynah must come to the decision on whether or not to have her own "Atonement Child". "The Atonement Child | BBCLibraryPortage
The_Atonement_Child
Topics referred to by the same term
of Atonement may refer to: In Judaism: Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement Yom Kippur Katan ("Minor Day of Atonement") In Islam: Day of Atonement (Nation
Day of Atonement (disambiguation)
Day_of_Atonement_(disambiguation)
American musician
2: Trials, Act 3: The Dying of Self, and Act 4: Atonement. One of the singles from Act 4: Atonement, "Winter Wash 24," was inspired by the work of the
Mon_Rovîa
English actress (born 1985)
Knightley's 'Atonement' for Focus Features". KillerMovies. 30 June 2006. Archived from the original on 4 September 2008. Retrieved 25 August 2008. "Atonement". Rotten
Keira_Knightley
Doctrine in Christian theology
(1792–1875) theory of atonement is notably influenced by the governmental and the moral influence theories. The governmental theory of the atonement prospered in
Governmental theory of atonement
Governmental_theory_of_atonement
Private, coeducational school in San Antonio, , Texas, United States
Education. "History and Vision". The Atonement Catholic Academy. Retrieved June 1, 2025. "Fast Facts". The Atonement Catholic Academy. Retrieved June 1
Atonement_Academy
Gold lid placed on the Ark of the Covenant
high priest on the Day of Atonement. The high priest sprinkled the blood of a sacrificial bull onto the mercy seat as an atonement for the sins of the people
Mercy_seat
79th edition
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2026_Cannes_Film_Festival
Book regarding theories of atonement in Christianity
theories of atonement in Christianity. The original Swedish title is Den kristna försoningstanken ("The Christian Idea of the Atonement") published in
Christus_Victor
British actress (born 1989)
began working as a child actress, appearing in Notes on a Scandal (2006), Atonement (2007), The Other Boleyn Girl (2008), and Mr. Nobody (2009). Her subsequent
Juno_Temple
Dress featured in the 2007 film Atonement
Inspire Your Summer Style: Atonement". Refinery29. Retrieved 21 October 2021. Canfield, David (15 July 2011). "Atonement 10th anniversary: The inside
Green dress of Keira Knightley
Green_dress_of_Keira_Knightley
Theory in Christian theology
It was not until Anselm, with his satisfaction theory of atonement, that a theory of atonement was specifically articulated. The moral influence theory
Moral influence theory of atonement
Moral_influence_theory_of_atonement
American criminal and religious leader
video stream of child sexual abuse to his followers; Conducted so-called "atonement ceremonies" in which male followers were required to engage in sexual
Samuel_Bateman
British actress
such as Vanity Fair (2004), As You Like It (2006), Amazing Grace (2007), Atonement (2007), Glorious 39 (2009), and Suffragette (2015). She is also known
Romola_Garai
2007 soundtrack album by Dario Marianelli
Atonement (Music from the Motion Picture) is the soundtrack album from the 2007 film Atonement, composed by Dario Marianelli and performed by the English
Atonement_(soundtrack)
Compilation album by Nile
Relapse Records. The compilation combines their two EPs Festivals of Atonement and Ramses Bringer of War in their entirety, previously released on February
In_the_Beginning_(Nile_album)
Protestant denominational family
through the atonement. Reformed Protestants generally subscribe to a particular view of the atonement called penal substitutionary atonement, which explains
Reformed_Christianity
Religious wars of the High Middle Ages
and great churches Art Jesus Mary Trinity God the Father Holy Spirit Atonement Calendar Christmas Church buildings Lists of cathedrals Crucifix Cupio
Crusades
British novelist and screenwriter (born 1948)
Amsterdam (1998). He was awarded the 1999 Shakespeare Prize. His next novel, Atonement (2001), garnered acclaim and was adapted into an Oscar-winning film featuring
Ian_McEwan
review – Atonement". CBC News. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2011. "Atonement (2007)"
List of accolades received by Atonement (film)
List_of_accolades_received_by_Atonement_(film)
Medical condition
An atonic seizure (also called drop seizure, akinetic seizure, astatic seizure, or drop attack) is a type of seizure that consists of partial or complete
Atonic_seizure
First-century Jewish preacher and religious leader
founded the Christian Church, died by crucifixion as a sacrifice for atonement for sin, rose from the dead on the third day, and ascended into Heaven
Jesus
Jesus' death as described in the gospels
Protestants typically reject substitutionary atonement and hold to the moral influence theory of atonement. Both views are popular within the Roman Catholic
Crucifixion_of_Jesus
Book by Michael Gregorio
mystery. "Days of Atonement by Michael Gregorio". www.publishersweekly.com. 18 February 2008. Retrieved 2024-11-28. "DAYS OF ATONEMENT | Kirkus Reviews"
Days_of_Atonement
Theological study of Jesus Christ
atonement, "which views God as both the loving creator and moral Governor of the universe." Subjective paradigm: Moral influence theory of atonement,
Christology
Stone cross set up where a murder or accident happened
Conciliation cross, also known as roadside cross or penitence cross, is a stone cross, which was set up in a place where a murder or accident had happened
Conciliation_cross
American television series (2004–2010)
role of Michael, now suicidal and on a desperate redemptive journey to atone for his previous crimes. Along with Perrineau, additional new actors—Jeremy
Lost_(TV_series)
1912 American film
Jim's Atonement is a 1912 American drama film. It was produced by the Independent Moving Pictures (IMP) Company of New York, and was one of the first
Jim's_Atonement
Atonement ritual practiced by Orthodox Jews
כפרות, Ashkenazi transliteration: Kapporois, Kapores) is a customary atonement ritual practiced by some Orthodox Jews on the eve of Yom Kippur. This
Kapparot
Set of vices in Christian theology
and great churches Art Jesus Mary Trinity God the Father Holy Spirit Atonement Calendar Christmas Church buildings Lists of cathedrals Crucifix Cupio
Seven_deadly_sins
2010 studio album by Your Memorial
2010). "Review: Your Memorial- Atonement". Christian Music Zine. Retrieved June 15, 2015. Webber, Ian. "Review: Atonement - Redirect". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved
Atonement (Your Memorial album)
Atonement_(Your_Memorial_album)
Christian church based in Rome
and great churches Art Jesus Mary Trinity God the Father Holy Spirit Atonement Calendar Christmas Church buildings Lists of cathedrals Crucifix Cupio
Catholic_Church
Italian film composer
2005 film Pride & Prejudice. He subsequently composed for Wright's films Atonement, The Soloist, Anna Karenina and Darkest Hour. In 2008 Marianelli won the
Dario_Marianelli
Scottish-Canadian actress (born 1978)
work includes Atonement, The Broken, and as Rupert Grint's love interest in Driving Lessons with Julie Walters. Duncan's role in Atonement was particularly
Michelle_Duncan
Natural number
of being by oneself, none meaning not one, once denoting one time, and atone meaning to become at one with the someone. Combining alone with only (implying
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Abrahamic monotheistic religion
According to Eastern Orthodox theology, based upon their understanding of the atonement as put forward by Irenaeus' recapitulation theory, Jesus' death is a ransom
Christianity
American politician and activist (born 1941)
deceased, for the father of a friend, and in 2015 attended a Tashlikh, an atonement ceremony, with the mayor of Lynchburg on the afternoon of Rosh Hashanah
Bernie_Sanders
Canadian actor and producer (born 1987)
December 15, 2007. Crombie, Jenna (January 16, 2008). "Keira Knightley's Atonement Leads BAFTA Nominations". People. Archived from the original on March
Elliot_Page
American crime drama TV series (2008–2013)
life. That galls me to no end. I feel some sort of need for Biblical atonement, or justice, or something. I like to believe there is some comeuppance
Breaking_Bad
2025 studio album by Killswitch Engage
2025. Its release followed nearly six years after their previous album, Atonement—the longest gap between studio albums in the band's career. In March 2024
This_Consequence
2026 American fantasy TV series
Maekar informs Dunk that Aerion will spend time in the Free Cities to atone. He laments that Baelor would have been a good king and invites Dunk to
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (TV series)
A_Knight_of_the_Seven_Kingdoms_(TV_series)
American filmmaker (born 1942)
11, 2010. Retrieved March 3, 2010. Coyle, Jake (December 29, 2007). ""Atonement" brings the long tracking shot back into focus". Boston Globe. Archived
Martin_Scorsese
Roles of actress Saoirse Ronan
had her breakout role in the same year with Joe Wright's period drama Atonement. Her performance as a precocious teenager in the latter earned her a nomination
List of Saoirse Ronan performances
List_of_Saoirse_Ronan_performances
Restorationist Christian denomination
release is possible only by means of Jesus' shed blood as a ransom, or atonement, for humankind's sins. Jehovah's Witnesses believe that a "little flock"
Jehovah's_Witnesses
Country in the Caribbean
2017). "U.N. Brought Cholera to Haiti. Now It Is Fumbling Its Effort to Atone". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2 January 2022. Retrieved
Haiti
1973 war between Israel and Arab states
London: Collins. ISBN 978-0-8129-0567-0. Herzog, Chaim (1975). The War of Atonement: The Inside Story of the Yom Kippur War. Little, Brown and Company.
Yom_Kippur_War
1937–1938 mass murder in China
89, citing: Catherine Rosair, For One Veteran, Emperor Visit Should Be Atonement; George Fitch, Nanking Outrages; Li En-han, Questions of How Many Chinese
Nanjing_Massacre
1995 demonstration by African-American men in Washington, D.C.
California – the prayer for atonement Rev. James Bevel – the Theological Foundation for Atonement Dr. Cornel West – Statement of Atonement Rev. Joseph Lowery –
Million_Man_March
British playwright, screenwriter and translator (born 1946)
Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay: for Dangerous Liaisons (1988), Atonement (2007) and The Father (2020); winning for the former and latter. Hampton
Christopher_Hampton
1992 film by Alexandre Arcady
Day of Atonement (original French title:Le Grand Pardon II) is a 1992 127-minute long sequel to film Le Grand pardon, film directed by Alexandre Arcady
Day_of_Atonement_(film)
Academic movement in biblical studies
of the atonement are more central to Paul's thinking, but there has been little agreement among them about what Paul's real view of the atonement might
New_Perspective_on_Paul
System of phonetic notation
possible syllable shapes of Mandarin can be abstracted as ranging from /V/ (an atonic vowel) to /CGVNᵀ/ (a consonant-glide-vowel-nasal syllable with tone), and
International Phonetic Alphabet
International_Phonetic_Alphabet
Topics referred to by the same term
Atonic may refer to: In music: Atonality, lack of a key or tonal center In medicine: Atony, a muscle losing its strength In linguistics: Atonic or unaccented
Atonic
British actor (born 1978)
Pool Guy 2006 Middletown Jim Hunter A Good Year Bert the Doorman 2007 Atonement Tommy Nettle 2008 The Bank Job Dave Shilling Shifty Chris Bitter Tony
Daniel_Mays
Deity of war, iron and blacksmiths in the Yoruba religion
drinks tree sap for atonement Ogun of the town of Ila accept roasted yam atonement Ogun of the Akirin people accepts ram for atonement Ogun of the Elemono
Ogun
Texts regarded as part of the Bible
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Biblical_canon
Holiday in the United States
Simchat Torah (religious) Vijaya Dashami (religious) Yom Kippur / Day of Atonement (TX, NY, religious) October Breast Cancer Awareness Month Disability Employment
Mother's_Day_(United_States)
Christian theological debate
salvation) and includes disputes about total depravity, predestination, and atonement. While the debate was given its Calvinist–Arminian form in the 17th century
History of the Calvinist–Arminian debate
History_of_the_Calvinist–Arminian_debate
Season of television series
night with Neela's cousin; multiple survivors of a fire come in. 303 13 "Atonement" Stephen Cragg Lisa Zwerling January 17, 2008 (2008-01-17) 3T6163 8.92
ER_season_14
7th episode of the 4th season of Big Love
"Blood Atonement" is the seventh episode of the fourth season of the American drama television series Big Love. It is the 41st overall episode of the
Blood_Atonement_(Big_Love)
Branch of Protestant theology
efficiency" of Christ's atonement. Predestination in Calvinism traditionally argues that only the elect are able to understand Christ's atonement, but that the
Hyper-Calvinism
1915 film
Picture News "Silent Era: A Mother's Atonement". silentera. Retrieved June 24, 2008. Mirsalis, Jon C. "A Mother's Atonement". Lonchaney.org. Archived from the
A_Mother's_Atonement
American actor (1907–1979)
writing: "He would become a 'superpatriot' for the rest of his life trying to atone for staying home." Wayne's first color film was The Shepherd of the Hills
John_Wayne
Christian apostle and missionary (c. 5 – c. 64/65)
including the ideas of incarnation, crucifixion, and salvation through atonement. He identified Paul's ambiguous formulations as the source of key dogmas
Paul_the_Apostle
Foundational Christian doctrine that states that Jesus rose from the dead
replaced in the west by Anselmus's satisfaction theory of atonement. The ransom theory of atonement says that Christ liberated humanity from slavery to sin
Resurrection_of_Jesus
1648 book by John Owen
August 2020. Trueman, Carl R. (2015). "Definite Atonement View". Perspectives on the Extent of the Atonement. B&H Academic. p. 19. Cooper, Tim (2016). John
The Death of Death in the Death of Christ
The_Death_of_Death_in_the_Death_of_Christ
Norwegian progressive metal band
announced the release date of their next album Melodies of Atonement along with its lead single "Atonement" in a blog post on their website as well as their X
Leprous
American rock musician and actress (born 1964)
Rohypnol at the time. I went for that part so hard because I felt a need for atonement for some cultural damage that had arisen out of me and things that I had
Courtney_Love
One element of atoning for sin in Judaism
brings no atonement. For sins against God, Yom Kippur brings atonement. For sins against one's fellow man, Yom Kippur brings no atonement until he appeases
Repentance_in_Judaism
List of films featuring James McAvoy
(2006) with Christina Ricci, Becoming Jane (2007) with Anne Hathaway, and Atonement (2007) with Keira Knightley. He made his theatre debut as Riff in the
List of James McAvoy performances
List_of_James_McAvoy_performances
Swedish bishop and Lutheran theologian (1879–1977)
exerts considerable influence on contemporary theological thinking on the atonement. Aulén was born in 1879 in Ljungby parish, Kalmar County, Sweden to Rev
Gustaf_Aulén
10th episode of the 5th season of Game of Thrones
in Stannis's defeat and eventual death, and Cersei Lannister's walk of atonement in King's Landing, which the High Sparrow demands she complete before
Mother's_Mercy
Historic church in Illinois, United States
the Church of the Atonement, also simply called Atonement. It is a parish of the Diocese of Chicago in The Episcopal Church. Atonement self-identifies as
Episcopal Church of the Atonement and Parish House
Episcopal_Church_of_the_Atonement_and_Parish_House
ATONEMENT
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Anglicized form of Hebrew Aza'zel, AZAZEL means "entire removal" and "scapegoat." In the bible, this word is found in the law of the day of atonement (Leviticus 16:8, 10, 26). It refers to a goat used for sacrifice for the sins of the people. In modern times, Azazel was interpreted as a Satanic, goat-like demon. The name has even been used for the "Angel of Death."
Male
Hebrew
 (×¢Ö²×–Ö¸×זֵל): Hebrew word (not name), AZA'ZEL means "entire removal" and "scapegoat." In the bible, this word is found in the law of the day of atonement (Leviticus 16:8, 10, 26). It refers to a goat used for sacrifice for the sins of the people. In modern times, Azazel was interpreted as a Satanic, goat-like demon. The name has even been used for the "Angel of Death."
ATONEMENT
ATONEMENT
Girl/Female
Tamil
Apsara
Girl/Female
Muslim
Eye, Thus precious
Boy/Male
Sikh
All victorious, Who win the power of God
Girl/Female
Tamil
Padmakshya | பதமாஂகà¯à®·à¯à®¯Â
One with lotus like eyes
Boy/Male
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Sanskrit, Telugu
King of the Moon; The Moon; Lord Chandra (Moon)
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Powerful, Regal
Boy/Male
Celtic
From Arthurian legend.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from any of numerous minor places named Greenfield, from Old English grēne ‘green’ + feld ‘pasture’, ‘open country’ (see Field).English : variant of Granville.English translation of German and Ashkenazic Jewish Grünfeld (see Grunfeld).
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Goddess Laxmi
Girl/Female
Greek Latin
Murdered by Medea.
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n.
An acknowledgment intended as an atonement for some improper or injurious remark or act; an admission to another of a wrong or discourtesy done him, accompanied by an expression of regret.
n.
Anything consecrated and offered to God, or to a divinity; an immolated victim, or an offering of any kind, laid upon an altar, or otherwise presented in the way of religious thanksgiving, atonement, or conciliation.
n.
The act of making satisfaction or atonement for any crime or fault; the extinguishing of guilt by suffering or penalty.
n.
That which is offered, esp. in divine service; that which is presented as an expiation or atonement for sin, or as a free gift; a sacrifice; an oblation; as, sin offering.
n.
One who makes atonement.
n.
That which propitiates; atonement or atoning sacrifice; specifically, the influence or effects of the death of Christ in appeasing the divine justice, and conciliating the divine favor.
n.
Reconciliation; restoration of friendly relations; agreement; concord.
a.
Admitting an atonement; capable of being atoned for; expiable.
a.
Admitting of no expiation, atonement, or satisfaction; as, an inexpiable crime or offense.
n.
The means by which reparation or atonement for crimes or sins is made; an expiatory sacrifice or offering; an atonement.
n.
The tenets or doctrines of Faustus Socinus, an Italian theologian of the sixteenth century, who denied the Trinity, the deity of Christ, the personality of the Devil, the native and total depravity of man, the vicarious atonement, and the eternity of future punishment. His theory was, that Christ was a man divinely commissioned, who had no existence before he was conceived by the Virgin Mary; that human sin was the imitation of Adam's sin, and that human salvation was the imitation and adoption of Christ's virtue; that the Bible was to be interpreted by human reason; and that its language was metaphorical, and not to be taken literally.
n.
The act of making atonement; expiation.
adv.
In an inexpiable manner of degree; to a degree that admits of no atonement.
n.
A member or follower of the "liberal" party, headed by Elias Hicks, which, because of a change of views respecting the divinity of Christ and the Atonement, seceded from the conservative portion of the Society of Friends in the United States, in 1827.
n.
Satisfaction or reparation made by giving an equivalent for an injury, or by doing of suffering that which will be received in satisfaction for an offense or injury; expiation; amends; -- with for. Specifically, in theology: The expiation of sin made by the obedience, personal suffering, and death of Christ.
n.
One who holds that the atonement was made only for a part of mankind, that is, for the elect.
n.
One who makes expiation or atonement.
n.
That which satisfies or gratifies; atonement.
n.
Recompense; atonement; retribution.
v. i.
To make payment or atonement; to atone.