Forgiveness: Reclaiming Its Power in a Culture of Outrage and Fear (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781587436079)

In a culture that prizes outrage over reconciliation, forgiveness is increasingly seen as weakness--an outdated concept that fails to take harm seriously. But what if forgiveness isn't about minimizing justice but about restoring hope?

In Forgiveness, public theologian Amy Orr-Ewing reclaims the transformative power of the biblical call to forgive and explains why it remains Christianity's most radical gift to a world in crisis. Drawing from theology, psychology, history, and literature, she explores numerous themes:

- why forgiveness remains a cornerstone of human flourishing
- the impact of forgiveness on both personal and cultural levels
- how forgiveness upholds justice rather than undermining it
- what makes Christian forgiveness unique from secular ideas of grace and justice

For pastors, leaders, and all Christians who long to see a healthier, less punitive culture, this book offers a reimagined vision of forgiveness that brings healing to individuals, communities, and society.

Author: Amy Orr-Ewing
ISBN-10: 1587436078
ISBN-13: 9781587436079
Publisher: Brazos Press
Language: English
Published: 04/21/2026
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback