Helping People Forgive

Using resources from Scripture, theology, and the social sciences, pastoral counselor David Augsburger explores the complicated issues of Christian forgiveness and reconciliation and their real-world applications. Comprehensive in scope and fully illustrated with numerous charts, graphs, case studies, and parables,Helping People Forgiveis a unique and essential resource for clergy and pastoral counselors.

Illustrations

vii

Preface

ix

New Metaphors, Models, and Images of Reconciliation

3

(26)

The Mysteries of Change

29

(23)

The Origins of Reconnection

52

(21)

The Roots of Rage and Resentment

73

(28)

The Virtues of Forgiving, the Practice of Reconciling

101

(25)

The Curse and Blessing of Scapegoats

126

(20)

The Basis and Bias for Bridgebuilding

146

(19)

Epilogue: Probes and Pointers toward a New Paradigm

165

(4)

Appendix Visualizing Healing

169

(4)

Bibliography

173

(7)

Acknowledgments

180

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Helping People Forgive

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