The Face of Forgiveness - A Pastoral Theology of Shame and Redemption

The atoning work of Christ is at the center of Christian thought, yet many followers of Christ often struggle with offering or receiving forgiveness. Distinguishing between shame and guilt, Philip Jamieson reveals weaknesses in traditional Western atonement models and offers several strategies to help Christians understand the fullness of God's forgiving work.

Info autore

Philip D. Jamieson (PhD, Boston College) is president of the United Methodist Foundation for the Memphis and Tennessee Annual Conferences. He is coauthor of Ministry and Money with Janet Jamieson. He is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church and formerly taught pastoral theology at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary.

Riassunto

The atoning work of Christ is at the center of Christian thought, yet many followers of Christ often struggle with offering or receiving forgiveness. Distinguishing between shame and guilt, Philip Jamieson reveals weaknesses in traditional Western atonement models and offers several strategies to help Christians understand the fullness of God's forgiving work.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Jamieson, Philip D Jamieson, Philip D. Jamieson
• Editore: IVP Academic
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.07.2016
• EAN: 9780830840991
• ISBN: 978-0-8308-4099-1
• Pagine: 184
• Dimensioni: 140 mm x 210 mm x 10 mm
• Peso: 233 g
• Categorie: Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Religione: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Religione / teologia > Cristianesimo