
An examination of what Christians mean when they call Jesus their Redeemer' or Savior.' Gerald O'Collins draws upon the scriptures, Christian hymns and texts for worship, literature, the visual arts, and other sources to explore his theme.

Examining what it means when Christians call Jesus their 'redeemer' or 'saviour', this book tackles issues such as how redemptive events bring about saving effects in the present, and why humans need redemption, both individually and collectively.