There were a number of beautiful reminders throughout this book. Chapter 21 was my favorite.

Most of Elder Callister's thoughts are founded on scripture but in some cases, his speculations are based on hearsay rather than scriptural fact. Chapter 12 has several examples of this.

This is a book I would only recommend to someone who has thoroughly all the canonized scriptures first. It's important that a person studies and comes to their own conclusions.

Also, I would recommend Jesus The Christ by James E. Talmage before this book. Callister quotes Talmage many times.

Some of his best references are from C.S. Lewis, and my favorite quote is from Victor Hugo: "The thirst for the infinite proves infinity." Beautiful.

This quote especially resonates with me because I came to this conclusion myself at the age of 18 while writing a short story.

This is my second time through this book, and as last time I learned so much and had parts of Christ’s Atonement brought to my attention that I’d never thought about. The chapters and in a logical order, building understanding line upon line. It’s certainly dense reading, but take a bit at a time I enjoyed it.

I absolutely loved this book. It goes on my shelf next to books like Jesus the Christ and The Holy Temple for books that have strengthened my testimony and broadened my thinking. This is a well-researched book that takes an in-depth look at the Atonement.

I would say this is the best book on the atonement I have ever read and one of the best spiritual books out there. It is absolutely amazing, detailed, clear, concise, and plain though I'm sure I could read it countless times and never pull everything needful from it's pages. Definitely going to read and study that one again! Awesome.

I began this book in an effort to get to know my Savior Jesus Christ better, and WOW. Did it deliver! I gained a much stronger understanding of both Him and His Atonement and am so grateful for the Spirit that testifies of the truths found here. I loved this book!!!

I finally finished this book after several months to get through it. It was an absolutely wonderful book though. A very comprehensive and beautifully written book about the doctrine of the gospel of Jesus Christ. It's easy to read---it just took me so long because I read multiple books at the same time. As far as important books to read in your life, I think this is one of them. Just a wonderful explanation about God's plan for us and the essential role that the Atonement of Jesus Christ plays.

A wonderful book!!!! I learned so much about the atonement in all its aspects that I had never thought of before. I would highly recommend this book to everyone!!! It's a book I will read again because there was so much information that I know I did not absorb it all on the first reading.

My favorite and the most comprehensible and inspiring read on the atonement of Jesus Christ. Tad Callister does a masterful job of describing the deepness of such a sacred and amazing doctrine of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Fabulous book! I love all the research and the information behind the book! How blessed we are to have our Savior!

Several times while reading I was led to deep thought and personal reflection on my own relationship with the Savior and my own desires to please Him. A great combination of both peaking interest and moving me to act differently. Anything that inspires me become a better man, not just here or there but several times throughout deserves a 5 star rating and a reread.

Not a easy read, but not bad. With this be ready or in a space to learn and dive deep into your Bible and the Book of Mormon, but with a open mind it will open your eyes just a bit more a book I could go back several times but a vary leisure pace.

This book draws high praise and mostly five stars from the most devout readers who belong to the LDS Church. Although I am not among the most orthodox of church members, I would concur because I am impressed with author Tad R. Callister’s research and organization. But I also note that his focus is strictly on LDS orthodoxy with an emphasis on specific ordinances including temple work. The atonement of Jesus Christ is an overwhelming concept that Christian people everywhere accept on faith, but find difficult to explain or fully comprehend. The author discusses numerous aspects of the atonement, describing it as the focal point of every saving ordinance and doctrine of the gospel. Relying on many specific scriptures from the Bible and Book of Mormon as well as quotes and anecdotes from general authorities past and contemporary, Callister addresses some basic, but difficult questions such as why an atonement was necessary and why Jesus was the only one who could be the savior to mankind. The scholar also bolsters his narration with quotes from non-LDS luminaries such as Gandhi, G. K Chesterton, and Victor Hugo, as well as personal stories drawn from his own family. The audio version is nice to listen to with reader Nathan K. Wright ‘s sincere and soothing voice.