redeemer

Example Sentences

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After a revolutionary announces himself the Madhi, or the redeemer, a war breaks out in 19th-century Sudan over the legitimacy of his messianic claim.

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2023

Mitchell sees himself in the role of redeemer — not destroyer.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2022

Jewish and Judeo-Christian theology prophesies a messianic redeemer who will eventually bring peace to an unstable world.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

Occasionally, he was in the front line with his players, but for the most part, he hung back, letting them drink in the glory as if he was mere facilitator rather than great redeemer.

From BBC • May 12, 2022

The priest’s vestments shone with the white and gold jubilation of the church celebrating the birth of its redeemer.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy