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How can we access the energy and wisdom needed to embark on the generous and healing venture of trust that we call forgiveness? One of the most profound challenges a human being can ever face is how to forgive in the aftermath of injury, hurt or violation. "Healing Agony" explores the theology of forgiveness alongside a number of contemporary forgiveness stories in order to glean insights for those facing just this challenge. While God's forgiveness is revealed to be a simpler matter than is sometimes imagined, forgiveness between human beings is shown to be far more difficult, enigmatic and open-ended. This book offers a map of the rugged terrain that victims of serious harm, or those who seek to accompany them, will need to navigate if they embark on the venture of trust we call forgiveness.
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Stephen Cherry is Director of Ministerial Development and Parish Support for Durham diocese, a Residentiary Canon of Durham Cathedral and a former Chaplain of King's College, Cambridge, UK. He is the best-selling author of Barefoot Disciple (Continuum, 2011) and an experienced parish priest and adult educator.
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How can we access the energy and wisdom needed for a generous and healing journey called forgiveness? One of the most profound challenges a human being can ever face is how to forgive in the aftermath of injury, hurt or violation. Stephen Cherry's masterful book explores the theology of forgiveness. While God's forgiveness is revealed to be a simpler matter than is sometimes imagined, forgiveness between human beings is shown to be far more difficult, enigmatic and open-ended. The early `heart wilderness' chapter is particularly brilliant. Cherry successfully manages to explore this complex subject in a way that is both accessible and thought-provoking. He reflects upon stories of forgiveness being realised and resisted in a way that gives his readers confidence that there may indeed be help for the devastated.
The drive of this book is found in earthy and real pastoral experience;- developing a forgiving heart, even when forgiveness may seem unimaginable. Cherry courageously does not encourage any set path, does not "boost" the forgiveness option as the only one to take, nor cheap grace, but offers a map through the barren territory which strugglers find themselves in. In doing this I believe that this book offers all who care about the hurting something that is quite rare in the realm of theological study; a resource of real hope. A go-to location,.... Top class!
The drive of this book is found in earthy and real pastoral experience;- developing a forgiving heart, even when forgiveness may seem unimaginable. Cherry courageously does not encourage any set path, does not "boost" the forgiveness option as the only one to take, nor cheap grace, but offers a map through the barren territory which strugglers find themselves in. In doing this I believe that this book offers all who care about the hurting something that is quite rare in the realm of theological study; a resource of real hope. A go-to location,.... Top class!
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