1st Edition

Forgiveness And Abuse: Jewish And Christian Reflections

164 Pages

by Routledge

164 Pages

by Routledge

164 Pages

by Routledge

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Description

Explore what forgiveness means in the context of sexual and domestic abuse! Using research, studies, stories, and prayer, Forgiveness and Abuse: Jewish and Christian Reflections focuses on the views and opinions of these two prominent religions as well as shares the wisdom of their traditional teachings. Forgiveness is an essential concept for many survivors of abuse as well as the... Read more

Introduction
Forgiving the Unforgivable? Jewish Insights into Repentance and Forgiveness
Forgiveness and the Jewish High Holy Days
Forgiveness and Mental Health: An Exploration of Jewish and Christian Approaches
Forgiving Abuse—An Ethical Critique
Sexual Abuse, Forgiveness and Justice: A Journey in Faith
Three Spirits: One Parish—A Short Story in Four Parts
Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and Healing
When Forgiveness Is Not the Issue in Forgiveness: Religious Complicity in Abuse and Privatized Forgiveness
When Sisters Dream
The Practice of Forgiveness in Sue Miller’s Novel The World Below
Index
Reference Notes Included