Jesus Our Redeemer: A Christian Approach to Salvation

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 292 pages
• Published by: Oxford University Press, USA April 5, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 019920313X
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0199203130
• Book Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Weighs: 10.4 ounces

Product Review

"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


Product Description
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.

Reader Reviews
Having just finished this book,I can say that it is mainly focused upon Jesus as means of salvation, our 'human need' for such salvation and lastly God as overall image of Jesus' life in Judea and his message of repention that O'Collins is overly concentrating on. Whilst being somewhat brief in the historical arguments surrounding his storyline, O'Collins is fair to both sides of the various debates, choosing to portray one main thesis, (eg. St Augustine), against a critic and moving along with a peppering of Biblical quotes proving somewhat tedious as the book develops, (I suggest an appendix is needed). His inclusion of recent films like Mel Gibson's 'Passion' and New Zealands Peter Jackson interpretation of L.O.T.R.- to describe human sin, (the one ring analogy, p127) is very well linked into the whole explanation of humanity as fallen and in need of 'healing'. Apart from that, it is overall well worth investing in and adding to any Theological collection.