redeemer

A figure like Verástegui builds a story built around the idea that he, as a leader, is a redeemer committed to rescuing the soul of the nation from the hands of its enemies.

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.

Grant this, we beseech thee, O merciful Father, through Jesus Christ, our mediator and redeemer.

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

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.