The Face of Forgiveness - by Philip D Jamieson (Paperback)

About the Book

The atoning work of Christ is at the center of Christian thought, yet many followers of Christ often struggle with offering or receiving forgiveness. Philip Jamieson reveals weaknesses in traditional Western atonement models and offers several strategies to help Christians understand the fullness of God's forgiving work.

Book Synopsis

The atoning work of Christ is at the center of Christian thought, yet many followers of Christ often struggle with offering or receiving forgiveness. Distinguishing between shame and guilt, Philip Jamieson reveals weaknesses in traditional Western atonement models and offers several strategies to help Christians understand the fullness of God's forgiving work.

Review Quotes

"In this fine little book, Jamieson offers a Christ-centered reframing of forgiveness that shows how shame exceeds guilt as humanity's worst predicament before God and one another, and how the face of Christ provides the best therapeutic remedy. A good example of both pastoral theology and Christian psychology, the work strongly reflects a scripturally-driven agenda and the author's Christian theological tradition, both of which shape how contemporary psychology is skillfully interpreted and appropriated, while noting its worldview biases and limitations. Highly recommended."

About the Author

Philip D. Jamieson (PhD, Boston College) is president of the United Methodist Foundation for the Memphis and Tennessee Annual Conferences. He is coauthor of Ministry and Money with Janet Jamieson. He is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church and formerly taught pastoral theology at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary.