The Infinite Atonement by Tad R. CallisterMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Infinite Atonement is a very thorough and respectful examination of the atonement of Jesus Christ. I appreciated the many quotes from not only LDS General Authorities, but non-LDS writers and scholars, too. I also appreciated the many real-world examples that helped make the atonement more understandable. I would have struggled reading this book a lot more without those examples.
What struck me the most is just how much the Savior went through to atone for my sins. Maybe that's a simple statement. Callister makes points about how the human body has failsafes when the pain gets too much -- fainting and death -- but the Savior didn't choose either of those. There are many, many wonderful tidbits that I had never before considered regarding His mission, His birth, His nature, and His sacrifice. My gratitude and testimony of my Savior grew a lot in the weeks during which I read this book.
Unfortunately, the book is structured like a law argument and was written with unnecessarily flowery and pretentious language. It flowed well, but was really dry. I do not recommend that you try to read it casually cover to cover. It's more of a resource book. One that should be studied over time.
I'm glad that I read it. I learned a lot about the whys, whats, and hows of the atonement. I only wish there was more advice on applying it to my own life. No one book can possibly explain everything about the atonement, but this felt like a good start for me.
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