Here, leading theologians explore the Christian symbol of the cross. This work considers the following questions: do traditional understandings of the cross assign a value to suffering or violence? Are traditional models of redemption as a ransom or debt payment fitting for the world today? The contributors include: Delores Williams, Rita Nakashima Brock, Christine Smith, Rosemary R Carbine, Jay McDaniel, Jurgen Moltmann, Douglas John Hall, Deanna Thompson, Mary Solberg, Alicia Vargas, Cynthia Moe-Lobeda and Merit Trelstad.