Ransomed, Redeemed, and Forgiven
Money and the Atonement
- Theology
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Published: 2022
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Publisher's Description
Images connected to money are found frequently in the Bible and in the hymns and songs Christians sing. The ideas of ransom, redemption, and forgiveness are a key part of how the work of Jesus on the cross is described. But what do the pictures of ransom, redemption, and forgiveness actually mean? How would they have been understood by the first hearers of the gospel? How do they link to kidnapping, slavery, and debt? Using practical examples from his experience as a banking lawyer and from history, David McIlroy shows how power, money, and sin combine to trap us, leaving us in desperate need of a redeemer to rescue us. This book will deepen your understanding of Jesus's death, enrich your worship, and inspire you to share and demonstrate the transformative power of the salvation achieved through the cross and resurrection.
Endorsements (3)
“McIlroy, with forensic and lucid precision, illuminates one of the most difficult doctrines regarding the manner of Christ’s redemption of the world. His sensitivity to language is akin to the poet, and his precision is akin to the advocate—and in both, his roots are biblical.”
“The words ‘ransom,’ ‘redemption,’ and ‘forgiveness’ have become so familiar to many of us that we rarely stop to think about what they mean. Few are as qualified as barrister and theologian David McIlroy to help us explore how these theological ideas are rooted in the experiences of those facing indebtedness, prison, and slavery in biblical times or in our world today. I highly recommend this book.”
“McIlroy weaves a wonderful tapestry of scriptural analysis, cultural references, and historical and contemporary stories to help the reader better understand the richness of the financial metaphors found throughout the Bible. This book is a must-read and a powerful reminder of the unfathomable costs God has paid to ransom, redeem, and forgive us.”
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