The idea that Jesus died for us, indeed, that he had to die for our salvation, has lost its former plausibility in our pluralistic and secular world. However, there is always a straightforward path available to us that leads to clarity about what is being referred to in the symbols of and surrounding Jesus' death: it is the path to the sources. This text invites not only uncertain Christians but also anyone who wishes to understand the content of one of the central Christian symbols without prejudice. Helmut Fischer, an experienced teacher and communicator, addresses his concise, theologically grounded, and easily understandable text to pastors, religious educators, group leaders seeking well-prepared material, working and discussion groups that need a common information base, as well as to students in higher grades.