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Originally published in 1964,
The Dynamics of Forgiveness is the product of a parish and of theological study in the context of a parish. Written by a pastor, it attempts to give enough evidence to establish the place of forgiveness in theological thought, parish life, and personal health.
List of contents
Acknowledgement. 1. Why This Book is Written 2. Forgiveness in People 3. The Bible and the Dynamics of Forgiveness 4. The Early Church in Search of Forgiveness 5. Forgiveness in Search of Reality 6. “Realized Forgiveness” in the Body of Christ – Alone. Notes. Index.
About the author
Rev. Dr. James G. Emerson (1926–2018) spent a life serving communities and congregations across the USA, first in New York and New Jersey, followed by appointments to churches in Colorado and California. In the 1970s, he served as General Director of the Community Service Society of New York City, where he oversaw the transition of their strategy from casework to community practice (a significant and profound shift in approach) and was a pioneer in pastoral counseling of individuals in need of support.
Jim Emerson was not a “simple” Christian, but rather a man who at various times struggled with his faith. It was in Larchmont that Jim said he “lost my faith in God,” and considered leaving the ministry entirely. During this period, he spoke with one of the church elders and volunteered to resign, but the man advised him to “talk to us about what you believe, not what you don’t believe,” which Jim says “saved me for the ministry.” As a result of that experience, he wrote a book called The Dynamics of Forgiveness.
Summary
Originally published in 1964, The Dynamics of Forgiveness is the product of a parish and of theological study in the context of a parish. Written by a pastor, it attempts to give enough evidence to establish the place of forgiveness in theological thought, parish life, and personal health.
