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Meaning of RE-DEMPTION

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Redemption
The epic conclusion of The Dhamon Saga, which began with Downfall and Betrayal, Dhamon Grimwulf and his companions continue their battle against the dragon overlords of the Fifth Age and the minions of evil that not only shadow their motley group but also threaten to engulf all of Krynn. 50,000 first printing.

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\Re-demp"tion\ (-sh?n), n. [F. r['e]demption, L.
redemptio. See {Redeem}, and cf. {Ransom}.]
The act of redeeming, or the state of being redeemed;
repurchase; ransom; release; rescue; deliverance; as, the
redemption of prisoners taken in war; the redemption of a
ship and cargo. Specifically:
(a) (Law) The liberation of an estate from a mortgage, or the
    taking back of property mortgaged, upon performance of
    the terms or conditions on which it was conveyed; also,
    the right of redeeming and re["e]ntering upon an estate
    mortgaged. See {Equity of redemption}, under {Equity}.
(b) (Com.) Performance of the obligation stated in a note,
    bill, bond, or other evidence of debt, by making payment
    to the holder.
(c) (Theol.) The procuring of God's favor by the sufferings
    and death of Christ; the ransom or deliverance of sinners
    from the bondage of sin and the penalties of God's
    violated law.
          In whom we have redemption through his blood.
                                               --Eph. i. 7.
 

 

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