Ransomed, Redeemed, and Forgiven

“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.”


—Gavin D’Costa, University of Bristol





“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.”


—Eve Poole, author of Buying God





“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.”


—Robert Tatum, University of North Carolina at Asheville