In Forgiveness, Larry Ellis addresses one of the most challenging topics: the receiving and giving of forgiveness. He addresses the historic Christian idea that forgiveness is the sole responsibility of the one who has been hurt or offended. Ellis puts forth an extensive development from ancient documents, pivotal biblical passages—especially Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount—and a number of traumatizing realities of the current time. The chapter “Fictional Myths of Forgiveness” is particularly insightful, exposing a number of cultural perspectives that present a counterfeit imitation of forgiveness which will never lead to full reconciliation between persons in great conflict.
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