Ambassadors of Reconciliation: New Testament Reflections /Restorative Justice/Peacemaking V-1
by Ched Myers, Elaine Enns
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St. Paul called on followers of Christ to be 'ambassadors of reconciliation'. In reflections of this and other New Testament texts, Myers and Enns offer a lens for re-reading the entire biblical tradition as a resource for the cause of 'restorative justice' and peacemaking.Tags
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This beautiful book explores the ideas of forgiveness and restorative justice based on the Gospel and Christian teaching. As a modern example of the teaching of Christ the authors frequently cite the writings and actions of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights activists of the 1950s & 60s. Both Christ and King demonstrate how through nonviolent action "peacemaking must first be peace disturbing." This is the first of two volumes and I hope to find the time to read the second part.
Myers and Enns apply perceptive close readings to New Testament passages to discern and explain restorative justice. A very thought-provoking book, well worth reading by anyone interested in restorative justice and peacemaking.
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