5A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance
This book has been out for some time and still deserves notice. In our view, Schreiner’s essay and responses, championing the well-worn doctrine of penal substitution, are worth the price of admission. His defense is exegetically grounded and clear, and his responses to opposing views are likewise insightful. He argues that “The theory of penal substitution is the heart and soul of an evangelical view of the atonement” (67) and defends penal substitution by appealing to three theological themes: (1) the sinfulness and guilt of humanity, (2) the holiness of God, and (3) the sacrifice of Christ” (72).
Table of Contents
The Atonement: An Introduction: Paul R. Eddy and James Beilby
1 Christus Victor View: Gregory A. Boyd
Penal Substitution Response
Healing Response
Kaleidoscopic Response
2 Penal Substitution View: Thomas R. Schreiner
Christus Victor Response
Healing Response
Kaleidoscopic Response
3 Healing View: Bruce R. Reichenbach
Christus Victor Response
Penal Substitution Response
Kaleidoscopic Response
4 Kaleidoscopic View: Joel B. Green
Christus Victor Response
Penal Substitution Response
Healing Response