The Old Rugged Cross: A History of the Atonement in Popular Christian Devotion

A lot has been said about the atonement theology of the theologians, but what of ordinary believers and their church leaders? What, if anything, have they done with "penal substitution" or with "Christus Victor"? How, if at all, have these doctrinal approaches helped ordinary Christians to live more devoted lives or lead good church services?

Ben Pugh takes the temperature of the church at various points in its history right up to the present day, noting particular emphases that can be detec...