Gustav Aulen

Gustav Aulén was a Swedish theologian known for his work on Christianity and the atonement—how Jesus' death helps humans. He proposed the "Christus Victor" view, which sees Jesus' death and resurrection as a divine victory over evil powers like sin, death, and Satan. Instead of focusing solely on Jesus paying a penalty, Aulén emphasized the idea that Christ's sacrifice defeats evil forces, restoring creation and offering believers freedom. His perspective helped modernize Christian understanding of salvation, highlighting the cosmic and triumphant aspects of Jesus' work.