Forgiveness, reconciliation, and moral courage : motives and designs for ministry in a troubled world /

Browning, Robert L.

Forgiveness, reconciliation, and moral courage : motives and designs for ministry in a troubled world / - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Eerdmans Pub. Co., ©2004. - viii, 251 pages. ; 24 cm. - Studies in practical theology . - Studies in practical theology. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

What people are really thinking : a survey of four churches -- Are forgiveness, reconciliation, and moral courage really possible? (the nature of human nature) -- Forgiveness and reconciliation in the Bible : the relation of justice and mercy -- A brief history of transgression and reconciliation among Christians -- Forgiveness and reconciliation through moral development in families, churches, schools, and communities -- A four-pronged approach to increasing forgiveness, reconciliation, and moral courage -- Moral and spiritual education linked to sacramental/liturgical life -- Dealing with moral failure : forgiveness and reconciliation in Christian worship.

0802827748 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2004043326


Reconciliation--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Forgiveness--Religious aspects--Christianity.

BT738.27 / .B76 2004

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