History reveals that the Christian metanarrative surrounding the person of Jesus Christ has needed particular keys to unlock its significance to different generations. Hermeneutical speculation has surrounded the meaning attached to the cross of Christ, his death and resurrection. In general, this reflection concerns atonement theory as it endeavors to explain some of the mystery of the passion as it relates to the salvation of the human race. Different generations have focused on meanings relevant to their time and culture. This article introduces atonement theory and relates such theory to popular children's books. Atonement theories across the ages
