“Elizabeth Johnson is by far my favorite contemporary Catholic theologian. In her superb new book, which takes the form of a lively dialogue, she addresses the essential issues of sin, forgiveness and redemption. She does so in her trademark style: with vast learning, sparkling clarity, and breathtaking insights. A signal contribution to modern theology.” —James Martin, SJ, author, Jesus: A Pilgrimage 

“Elizabeth Johnson, as so often she does, names and explains a major obstacle in the presentation of the Gospel message. Here I am happy to say, she unpackages what my own Franciscan school (Francis, Bonaventure, Duns Scotus) believed about the atonement and the salvific meaning of the death of Jesus. It was not a juridical transaction but a cosmic revelation.” —Fr. Richard Rohr, O.F.M., Center for Action and Contemplation

“To venture new understandings of faith yet to remain deeply rooted in the soil of tradition is signature Elizabeth Johnson. She invites us to consider, what might cosmic redemption mean in our own time? This book delights and agitates. Taking a cue from Anselm’s Cur Deus Homo, Johnson imagines a spirited conversation between herself and one of her inquiring, bright students. This book is that conversation. What a journey through Anselm’s most celebrated work and then on to a consideration of how the cross might be understood today, particularly in light of the whole natural world. Here again she offers us a theological feast.” —Nancy Pineda-Madrid, Boston College

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