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The Infinite Atonement
"Some things simply matter more than others," writes Robert L. Millet in his foreword to this landmark book. "Even some doctrines, though interesting and fun to discuss, must take a backseat to more fundamental and foundational doctrines. It is just so with the Atonement of Jesus Christ. The Atonement is the central act of human history, the pivotal point in all time, the...more
Hardcover, 356 pages
Published
March 28th 2000
by Deseret Book
(first published 2000)
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This book taught me more about the doctrine of the atonement than I've ever learned in my entire life. It is heavy reading that required me time to ponder and internalize it. I feel like what I really understand about the atonement could fit in a thimble, or maybe a dropper. This has enlarged my understanding, deepened my appreciation, left me humbled and eternally grateful to my beloved Savior for his infinite love, compassion and supreme sacrifice. It is a book I will continue to read over and...more
This book is life changing. Seriously. I am amazed at the infinite things about the atonement that I never even paused to contemplate before.
I have owned this book for probably 8 years or so, but I barely picked it up last month, and only then because my mom returned the book and said how good it was. I looked at it and was like, "Oh, is that mine, and did you borrow it over a year ago?" Yeah, I barely recognized the cover and never even missed it. But that sparked me to give it a chance. And be...more
I have owned this book for probably 8 years or so, but I barely picked it up last month, and only then because my mom returned the book and said how good it was. I looked at it and was like, "Oh, is that mine, and did you borrow it over a year ago?" Yeah, I barely recognized the cover and never even missed it. But that sparked me to give it a chance. And be...more
Is it allowed for a devout mormon to give a mormon book a low score? My bihsop recommended that I read this, and if it hadn't been for his recommendation, I wouldn't have been able to finish it. Callister uses SO MANY adjectives it is ridiculously distracting to the point where you can't even focus on what he is saying. Example: "It was a sacrifice that was so grand, so glorious, so grandiose, so big, so important and so vital to us." Wow. Really? You had to use ALL those adjectives to describe...more
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The Infinite Atonement by Tad R. Callister is one of the most referenced books about the atonement.
It tells the how, what, and why of the atonement along with the blessings that come from the atonement.
The atonement is far more reaching than most people understand, not only is it a way for the sinner to repent, but it is a power for the lonely, the depressed, the abused, the one seeking solace.
Through "that suffering endured, that power displayed, and that love manifested by the Savior" we can b...more
It tells the how, what, and why of the atonement along with the blessings that come from the atonement.
The atonement is far more reaching than most people understand, not only is it a way for the sinner to repent, but it is a power for the lonely, the depressed, the abused, the one seeking solace.
Through "that suffering endured, that power displayed, and that love manifested by the Savior" we can b...more
This was an excellent book about the Atonement. I loved the use of scriptures and words of prophets and apostles to bring together an understanding of such an important topic. There wasn't any new doctrine in the book that I didn't already know, but the author's explanation of how we are blessed in many different areas of our life because of the Atonement helped broaden my understanding of this topic. It also increased my love and appreciation of my Savior. It is a book that I will be referring...more
Sep 12, 2007
Paul Callister
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4 of 5 stars
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Ok, so my uncle wrote it (and I watched him write it over 17 years)and I'm impartial, but the book is an excellent account of why we need Christ's atonement and how it relates to other religious concepts like Adam's fall, law, and sin.
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This is an amazing book on the Atonement of Jesus Christ! It is very heavy reading, not a quick read, but it is so insightful, and I learned so much and saw things from such a different light. It is definitely a book that can be read over and over again, without really being able to grasp the full meaning of the Atonement, but I think it brought me closer to that understanding than I was before. It is definitely a brave feat to try and write a book on the Atonement, but I know the author was ins...more
This is the BEST gospel book I have ever read. It provides so much insight, clarity, and logic concerning the atonement and related topics. I could only read a little at a time because there is so much to take in and ponder. It is thoroughly researched, well organized, and beautifully written. I don't think anyone can read this book without growing intellectually and spiritually. This book changed me. This is the first time I have finshed a book and wanted to immediately start it again. Unfortun...more
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This book deserves 10 stars! Now that I've finished reading and marking it, I feel that I should start all over again. It's truly amazing! Here is one of the author's closing paragraphs:
"One does not speak lightly of the Atonement or casually express his appreciation. It is the most sacred and sublime event in eternity. It deserves our most intense thought, our most profound feelings, and our noblest deeds. One speaks of it in reverential tones; one contemplates it in awe; one learns of it in so...more
"One does not speak lightly of the Atonement or casually express his appreciation. It is the most sacred and sublime event in eternity. It deserves our most intense thought, our most profound feelings, and our noblest deeds. One speaks of it in reverential tones; one contemplates it in awe; one learns of it in so...more
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The first chapter was a little slow, but I'm 2/3 of the way through. This book is really amazing, you have to read it if you're Mormon. I've learned so much. And it's a topic that is vital to read about. I wish I could write it all down in note-forms so I could glance back and be reminded of all the sacrifices, but then I'd be rewriting the book. So yeah, read this. He has tons of amazing quotes and has studied the topic of the atonement insanely in-depth and comes to good conclusions. Again, I...more
This is the quintessential book on the Atonement of Christ. Reading this book brought new meaning and new ways of thinking about the Atonement that I had never previously considered. The writing and examples outlined in the book are outstanding. The real value in this book is that it has a way of breaking down all the different components of the Atonement in a way that allows the reading to study the most important act in all of human history. It will enhance your understanding of the Atonement...more
This is stunning stuff, simultaneously sobering and invigorating, cerebral and spiritual. Callister knows his stuff. The bibliography alone is enough to leave a person in awe. From Milton to Shakespeare to Maxwell to the most obscure of scriptures, he's well read on the subject. The understanding that this book gave me during the two weeks it took me to read it is overwhelming to say the least. It's forever changed my reading of the scriptures and, at least so far, my approach to life. Can't rec...more
"One does not speak lightly of the Atonement or casually express his appreciation. It is the most sacred and sublime event in eternity. It deserves our most intense thoughts, our most profound feelings, and our noblest deeds. One speaks of it in reverential tones; one contemplates it in awe; one learns of it in solemnity. This event stands alone, now and throughout eternity." -pg. 334
It is finished! haha this took me a while to get through because it made my brain think SO DEEP but I loved it! I...more
It is finished! haha this took me a while to get through because it made my brain think SO DEEP but I loved it! I...more
Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone who would like to read a comprehensive book about the atonement. I found many passages that were insightful and I enjoyed Callister's incorporation of literature (primarily Shakespeare). This book is doctrine heavy which I thoroughly enjoyed. My only slight complaint with this book is Callister's occasional over-editorialization, but that complaint is very minor. Callister wrote a book that is mostly doctrine and by and large steers clear from emoti...more
To give a picture of the breadth of the book, here are the chapter titles.
Chapter 1: What Is the Significance of the Atonement?
Chapter 2: Why Study the Atonement?
Chapter 3: Can We Fully Comprehend the Atonement?
Chapter 4: What Are the Purposes of the Atonement?
Chapter 5: The Fall of Adam
Chapter 6: The Relationship between the Fall and the Atonement
Chapter 7: The Consequences If There Had Been No Atonement
Chapter 8:The Infinite Nature of the Atonement
Chapter 9: Infinite In Divineness of the Chos...more
Chapter 1: What Is the Significance of the Atonement?
Chapter 2: Why Study the Atonement?
Chapter 3: Can We Fully Comprehend the Atonement?
Chapter 4: What Are the Purposes of the Atonement?
Chapter 5: The Fall of Adam
Chapter 6: The Relationship between the Fall and the Atonement
Chapter 7: The Consequences If There Had Been No Atonement
Chapter 8:The Infinite Nature of the Atonement
Chapter 9: Infinite In Divineness of the Chos...more
I can't say enough about this book. I know it isn't scripture, but ...
Every chapter I pick up aspects of the atonement, that I hadn't considered before. A truly wonderous read.
The true measure of friendship is what we share, esp. sharing the most meaningful aspects of our lives. A friend shared this book with me. What this book represents and the friendship that provided the opportunity to share it will be with me forever.
Re-reading this book is like re-watching Airplane. I always catch somethin...more
Every chapter I pick up aspects of the atonement, that I hadn't considered before. A truly wonderous read.
The true measure of friendship is what we share, esp. sharing the most meaningful aspects of our lives. A friend shared this book with me. What this book represents and the friendship that provided the opportunity to share it will be with me forever.
Re-reading this book is like re-watching Airplane. I always catch somethin...more
The first paragraph of the first chapter is so beautifully written and eloquent.
"A person studying the Atonement is somewhat like the man who retreats to his mountain cabin to enjoy the scenery. If he looks out the window to the east, he will see the snow-capped peaks of the Rockies; but if he fails to examine the view on the west, he will miss the the crimson-streaked sunset on the horizon; if he neglects the scene to the north, he will never see the shimmering emerald lake; and if he bypasse...more
"A person studying the Atonement is somewhat like the man who retreats to his mountain cabin to enjoy the scenery. If he looks out the window to the east, he will see the snow-capped peaks of the Rockies; but if he fails to examine the view on the west, he will miss the the crimson-streaked sunset on the horizon; if he neglects the scene to the north, he will never see the shimmering emerald lake; and if he bypasse...more
A good book in many ways, particularly in the way it gives a treatment to many otherwise-frequently-neglected areas of life which the Atonement impacts, as well as simply the topic of the book--I don't know of another book that sets out to treat this topic with such breadth and depth.
That said, the book relies so heavily on scriptural references that many pages were literally constant streams of quotation marks and references. While there is certainly nothing wrong with the scriptures, I found...more
That said, the book relies so heavily on scriptural references that many pages were literally constant streams of quotation marks and references. While there is certainly nothing wrong with the scriptures, I found...more
This was a hard book to get through. It could be considered a strength, but, to me, the legalistic approach Callister took to his subject made for dull reading. He is a lawyer, and I could see his skill as a legal writer on display here. He carefully roadmapped what he was going to say, introduced each subject on his roadmap as he tackled it, covered it incredibly thoroughly with long quotes and careful end notes, and then concluded by reminding us at the end of each chapter what the point had b...more
I would give this book a 6 if I could. This is by far the most comprehensive and best book I have ever read on the Atonement. He's thorough and the book is broken down into a natural sequence. I love how he backs everything up with scripture or quotes for the General Authorities. If he doesn't know- he doesn't make stuff up- he just tells you flat out tells you it's speculation or that he doesn't know. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a deeper understanding of the Atonement.
Fascinating. Callister's coverage of the doctrine of the Atonement is both thorough and accessible. He examines the details and importance of the Atonement from nearly every conceivable angle, including a number of angles not usually discussed. Far from being a dry, scholarly dissertation, The Infinite Atonement is so fascinating that I found a deep study of the Atonement to be something I looked forward to each day. Highly recommended. (The perspective is decidedly LDS.)
I'm currently reading this and it has changed my life. I can only read it about one page at a time, as it is so poweful. It took a little for me to get into it, and there are a couple of times when he maybe presents something that I'm not sure about and doesn't back it up with a source, but for the most part it is really well documented and has really made me think (and repent).
I own a copy, but you can't borrow it, as Paul and I are not done, yet.
I own a copy, but you can't borrow it, as Paul and I are not done, yet.
I found the book very informative and understandable about the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Brother Callister used scriptures and words of the prophets to explain the SWavior's divinite and the depth of his love for mankind. He explains the blessings that come because of Christ's atonement. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and recommend it to anyone wanting to better understand the atonement which is he fundamental principle of our religion.
A thorough, well organized, scripturally grounded and very readable approach to the incomparable doctrine of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Callister has done a wonderful job! He seems to have covered nearly every question, every nuance of the subject. Only once or twice did I have a question regarding a point that he didn't subsequently address. This is a great book on the core topic of the ages! Read it!
Nov 24, 2008
John
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone wanting a deeper understanding of the Atonement of Jesus Christ
Recommended to John by:
Christine King
I have not read another book that covers the Atonement with such breadth and depth. The author uses scriptural references appropriately. Too many times you read a book that is entirely the authors opinion. The author did a good job of pointing out when he was sharing his opinion and did a really good job just presenting the facts based on scripture (both historical and modern-day).
This is one of my all time favorite books on the Atonement. I learned so much about my Savior in reading it. I think EVERYONE should read this book. Your tesitmony and gratitude for the savoir will grow in leaps and bounds. I kept my scriptures close by while I read it and make notations in my scriptures. I try to read this every once-in-a while as a healthy testimony booster!
I learned a lot from this one. I feel like I have a deeper understanding and a greater appreciation of the atonement. My favorite part of this book was the chapter on spiritual gifts.
Although I must admit that this wasn't a quick read for me and could feel tedious at times. It was a little repetitive. It was a great book to read a chapter a day.
Four stars.
Although I must admit that this wasn't a quick read for me and could feel tedious at times. It was a little repetitive. It was a great book to read a chapter a day.
Four stars.
I loved this book! Upon finishing it, I wanted to read it again, and am re-reading my favorite parts. I had a goal to study Christ's Atonement and this truly deepened my understanding, and especially gratitude for all the Christ has done for us all. Great references in the end of chapter notes as well! It reminded me of studying "Jesus the Christ" by James Talmage.
I borrowed this book from my father and obviously haven't gotten through it. Now I have to return it. What I did read was quite enlightening though and is a great kick start to better understanding the scriptures regarding the Atonement. My eyes have been opened a bit more and I can see how truly everything revolves around this monumental event of the Savior. My appreciation for him is deeper and I better understand how his suffering applies to me.
This is a meat and potatoes book. A lot to dige...more
This is a meat and potatoes book. A lot to dige...more
Life altering. For me this entirely changed my understanding of Christs Atonement and its power in our lives not only to remove sin but to also remove our pain and sorrow. I read it just after my sisters death and it made bearing the unbearable grief and sorrow possible so that I could begin to heal. Its principles have helped me at other very challenging times in my life.
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