The Apostolic Preaching of the Cross is not so much a book as it is a collection of word studies. Each chapter (or, at times, two-chapter unit) provides an in-depth study of a Greek word used by the New Testament writers to describe what happened on/because of the Cross. Morris digs into the historical and literary context of the word as it is used in the NT and beyond, and he even brings in the relevant LXX and Hebrew Old Testament words and passages.

Overall, this is a great resource to use when studying the subject of the Cross (not to mention a great example of how a word study is done). Morris provides what I would consider to be a definitive work. My only criticism of the author is his propensity to go too deep, providing some details that I am not sure anyone would ever need to know! Otherwise, this is a great reference for sermon preparation or academic study. ( )

This is a classic work on key gospel words in the New Testament. Morris seeks to do the hard linguistics work to understand vital words such as: justification, propitiation, expiation, etc. Without a solid understanding of what these terms mean, it is impossible to understand the impact of Christ's work. ( )

"Though many scholarly works undermine the authority of Scripture and call into question the fundamental doctrines of the faith, this work is thoroughly conservative and evangelical in its defense of the historic doctrines of soteriology."
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This is an excellent resource for preachers and SS teachers who are looking for the message of the cross in their material. Conservative, biblical, I have used this book many times. ( )

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