In a lucid and compelling manner the authors of Pierced for our Transgressions summon all of us as Christians to reflect carefully on how we understand and proclaim the cross of Christ. Their defence of penal substitution is a cautious reminder that, although traditional doctrines constantly need to be re-examined, we must ever be careful that we do not jettison the baby with the bathwater. Those who are repelled by provocative and unhelpful caricatures of the doctrine of penal substitution will find the present volume exceptionally helpful and informative.

T. D. Alexander, Union Theological College, Belfast