The Death of Christ: Pathways To The Past

by James Denney

James Denney was a turn-of-the-century Scottish New Testament scholar, pastor, and theologian who wrote The Death of Christ

This Classic book - The Death of Christ -- introduces and orients the reader to critical biblical/theological thinking from a solid biblical perspective. Denney 's presentation is written with a clarity that fosters biblical thought and facilitates Bible comprehension. You won't be disappointed.

James Denney is consistently one of the best Bible scholars and this one is at the top of his writing. He's bold in his writings but solid in Scripture.

It's impossible to measure the influence of Denney over four centuries. His works remain in print and are widely read, which shouldn't surprise us. Many considers him one of the most outstanding pastor, evangelist, and writer on practical and devotional theology of his age.

Denney's greatest contribution to theological literature is in his robust defence of the penal character of the atonement. First expressed in his Studies in Theology, it found its fullest expression in his 1902 work The Death of Christ (London, Hodder and Stoughton, often reprinted). The Atonement and the Modern Mind. Denney insists that the death of Christ cannot be understood unless it is seen as a death for sin, as Christ bearing the penalty in the place of those he came to save.

Genres: Theology, Religion, Christianity

302 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1982

About the author

James Denney (1856 – 1917) was a Scottish theologian and preacher. He is probably best known today for his theological articulation of the meaning of the atonement within Christian theology, atonement for him being “the most profound of all truths”.

Reviews

[Phillip R Neal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Classic on Atonement

It is a must read book given it is a classic on the subject. Very good presentation throughout. Like most who approach the subject little is done to put forth a teaching of the Holy Spirit. Denny touches on how because of the sacrifice we too will live like the master but doesn't touch on how that is empowered.

[Mark Ackeret · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pretty heavy theologically but comprehendable. Denney randomly includes explanations in foreign languages without further translation. His last few chapters on preaching and living the atonement are most helpful.

[Douglas Wilson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good.

[Eli · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best and most important book on the death of Christ ever written.