This is a valuable contribution to the defence of a biblical understanding of the atonement. The exposition of Scripture is solid and helpful. The historical section puts to the sword any notion that penal substitution is a modern doctrine, not found in the early church Fathers. The ‘objection and response’ format of the central chapters is an excellent way of responding to arguments that are widely used but often lack theological substance. Overall, this book will be of great service to the church, especially to those who have been influenced by recent popular works on the subject of the atonement that deny the biblical teaching on penal substitution. We are indebted to the authors of this volume.

Professor A. T. B. McGowan, Principal, Highland Theological College, Dingwall