David Lauber is Assistant Professor of Theology at Wheaton College, Illinois, USA.
'... the clearest exposition of Barth's theology of the atonement currently available in English...' Reviews in Religion and Theology ’One mark of a good book is the protracted discussion it catalyzes with its principals and its topic. In this regard Lauber's book is exemplary.’ Toronto Journal of Theology ’...David Lauber displays with peerless competence in this brilliant study, the doctrine of Christ's descent into hell forms an essential cornerstone (not the only one, to be sure) of the Barthian edifice...[David Lauber] has chosen one of the most crucial themes of theology for his brief, and one of the twentieth century's most important advocates of the doctrine of the Descent to boot, he has also set forth his exposition so clearly that his readers learn an amazing amount about Barth...’ Modern Theology ’Lauber's book is a gift to both church and academy, and a reminder that as the faith of the church seeks understanding, Karl Barth still has much to offer us in our quest.’ Bulletin of the Institute for Reformed Theology