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Forgiveness

Reclaiming Its Power in a Culture of Outrage and Fear

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Pub Date 21 Apr 2026 | Archive Date 8 May 2026


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Description

"But if I forgive them, doesn't that mean they get away with it?"

In a culture that prizes outrage over reconciliation, forgiveness is increasingly seen as weakness--an outdated concept that fails to take harm seriously.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.
"But if I forgive them, doesn't that mean they get away with it?"

In a culture that prizes outrage over reconciliation, forgiveness is increasingly seen as weakness--an outdated concept that fails to...

Advance Praise

“Like a beautiful diamond turned and turned so that its many dazzling facets can all be seen, forgiveness in Amy 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: Reclaiming Its Power in a Culture of Outrage and Fear is the book we need in this moment. Amy masterfully unpacks this profoundly misunderstood and largely forgotten superpower.”—Christine Caine, founder of A21 and Propel Women
“At this juncture in history, forgiveness is not merely an admired virtue but something our polarized world and damaged hearts desperately need. Amy 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
“If you are looking for a theologian who can unpack the most complex issues of life and culture, there are few better than Amy Orr-Ewing. In this book she looks at the thorny issue of forgiveness with her usual depth of theological expertise and wealth of practical experience.”—Nicky Gumbel, pioneer of the Alpha Course

“Like a beautiful diamond turned and turned so that its many dazzling facets can all be seen, forgiveness in Amy Orr-Ewing’s skillful treatment shines in a variety of settings. Clear, timely, and...

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ISBN 9781587436079
PRICE $21.99 (USD)
PAGES 208

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