Jesus Our Redeemer: A Christian Approach to Salvation

by Gerald O'Collins

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199203130
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	04/05/2007
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	294
Product dimensions:	8.52(w) x 6.59(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Gerald O'Collins is Professor of Theology at the Gregorian University (Rome).

Table of Contents

1. Terms and Images2. The Creative Word and Last Adam3. The Human Condition4. Original Sin and Children5. he Whole Story of Redemption6. Redemption as Deliverance from Evil7. Penal Substitution Theories8. Redemption as Cleansing Through Christ's Sacrifice9. Redemption as Transforming Love10. The Holy Spirit, the Risen Christ, and the Church11. The Salvation of Non-Christians12. Bodily Redemption and the Transformation of the WorldEpilogue

Editorial Reviews

"What a debt of gratitude all students of theology owe Gerald O'Collins! In book after book he has shown himself a sure guide to the most fundamental issues of theology. His works on the resurrection, on Christology, and on the Trinity combine deep knowledge of the tradition with extensive and informed presentations of contemporary approaches and positions." —America

"[T]ruly illuminating... [the book] has wise and positive things to say." —Times Literary Supplement

"[M]eticulous... [M]asterly... This book tells the story of salvation not with arid words but in images and verse that will delight the reader and nourish the soul." —The Furrow

"[F]ascinating... [T]ruly thought-provoking... [A] challenging and stimulating volume." —The Expository Times

"O'Collins is a gifted and lucid writer. This book has an enormous amount to commend it." —Pacifica

"[A] masterful mix of deep scholarship and clear explanation of the theological issues at stake... [A] significant and creative contribution to contemporary soteriology." —Journal of Reformed Theology

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