Forgiveness - by Amy Orr-Ewing (Paperback)

About the Book

A public theologian makes the case for why forgiveness is Christianity's most radical gift in a culture of outrage and fear.

Book Synopsis

In a culture that prizes outrage over reconciliation, forgiveness is increasingly seen as weakness--an outdated concept that fails to take harm seriously.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.

From the Back Cover

Why Forgiveness Is Key to Healing Our Society--and Ourselves

In a culture that prizes outrage over reconciliation, forgiveness is increasingly seen as weakness--an outdated concept that fails to take harm seriously.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.

"Like a beautiful diamond turned and turned so that its many dazzling facets can all be seen, forgiveness in Orr-Ewing's skillful treatment shines in a variety of settings. Clear, timely, and helpful, the insights here both comfort and challenge, for all of us as individuals and for our communities and nations too."
--Os Guinness, author of American Homecoming

"The book you are holding in your hands has the potential to change your life--for real. Forgiveness is the book we need in this moment. Orr-Ewing masterfully unpacks this profoundly misunderstood and largely forgotten superpower."
--Christine Caine, founder of A21 and Propel Women

"Forgiveness is something our polarized world and damaged hearts desperately need. Orr-Ewing has written a wonderful guide to forgiveness--revealing its Christian origins, its importance to our shared history, and our profound need for it in this moment."
--Mark Sayers, lead pastor of Red Church Melbourne; author of A Non-Anxious Presence and Platforms to Pillars

About the Author

Amy Orr-Ewing (DPhil, University of Oxford) is an international speaker, theologian, and public advocate for the Christian faith. She is the author of many books, including Mary's Voice, Where Is God in All the Suffering?, and Why Trust the Bible? Orr-Ewing has spoken in the UK Parliament, the US Capitol, and the West Wing of the White House. She is also an honorary lecturer at the University of Aberdeen and a distinguished scholar at Wheaton College. She lives near Oxford, England, with her husband and their three sons.