" The Extent of the Atonement offers a penetrating and perceptive treatment of a thorny, divisive theological issue. David Allen's command of the subject, as well as his ability to lay out clearly and fairly the competing theories and arguments, is masterful. I found his critique of the doctrine of limited atonement fully persuasive. This book is must reading for all who want to understand better the Calvinism debate."   - Craig A. Evans , dean of the School of Christian Thought and John Bisagno Distinguished Professor of Christian Origins, Houston Baptist University     "The Extent of the Atonement  leaves no stone unturned in tracing the history of the doctrine, critiques every view and proponent with penetrating insight, and is written with a persuasive cogency throughout. The book is an education in how to do theology responsibly and how to read the Bible faithfully. To top it off, Allen writes with the heart of a pastor and the wit and wisdom of a seasoned preacher.

A must read for anyone interested in the question of what the cross achieves."     - Brian Rosner , principal, Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia "This volume represents the fruit of years of careful research and writing, all with a view toward aiding and helping anyone who has wrestled deeply or has had a conversation about the extent of the atonement. David L. Allen has served his readers well by assembling The Extent of the Atonement: A Historical and Critical Review . I believe it will soon take its place among the library of volumes one must consult in any discussion related to the work of Christ."   - Jason G. Duesing , provost and associate professor of historical theology, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary "David Allen's The Extent of the Atonement is a tremendous accomplishment. He has given us a treasure trove of information on the doctrine of the extent of the atonement, tracing it in detail and providing incisive interaction with the exegetical and theological arguments for and against limited atonement that have been put forth, especially since the Reformation and by Calvinistic authors.

As if this were not enough, he also treats us to an extensive and definitive critique of From Heaven He Came and Sought Her , which has been touted as the definitive modern work in support of limited atonement. Allen's tome is now the book to own on the extent of the atonement and the place to turn for support of unlimited atonement and refutation of limited atonement."   - Brian Abasciano , adjunct professor of New Testament, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; pastor, Faith Community Church; president, The Society of Evangelical Arminians.