William Milligan
Scottish theologian and author of 'The Theology of the New Testament'
Scottish theologian and author of 'The Theology of the New Testament'
A theologian and author from Scotland, contributed significantly to the field of biblical studies. Milligan wrote extensively on the New Testament and formulated ideas on the atonement. His works focused on the relationship between faith and reason. Efforts shaped modern theological thought and influenced subsequent generations of scholars.
Authored 'The Theology of the New Testament'
Contributed to discussions on doctrines of atonement
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