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So often when I hear stories from those who have witnessed, survived and/or participated in the genocide in Rwanda, I find myself overwhelmed. The level of violence and death is beyond my scope to comprehend. Equally as overwhelming are those amazing and humbling stories of grace, forgiveness and love that are happening there as well. And yet, I often find that making the connection to my own life and context can be a stretch.
“Forgiving As We’ve Been Forgiven: Community Practices for Making Peace” bridges this gap beautifully. Authors Greg Jones (Duke University) and Célestin Musekura (ALARM Inc.) bring together their very unique, but paralleled understanding and experience to offer something that can speak to everyone. Jones enters into Musekura’s story discovering how people can practice forgiveness in all situations- but it in the midst of genocide or in everyday circumstances of our “normal” lives. As the IVPress website promises: “Together they demonstrate that forgiving and being forgiven are mutually reciprocating practices that lead to transformation and healing.”
I should note here that this book is one of several books by IVPress in the Resources for Reconciliation:
“Welcoming Justice: God’s Movement Toward Beloved Community” by John Perkins & Charles Marsh
Having read several, I can safely say that this series is an important one, bring together the wisdom and experience leading theologians with that of grass-roots practitioners. A great resources to be had.
