Face of Forgiveness - by Philip D Jamieson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The atoning work of Christ is at the center of Christian thought, yet many followers of Christ often struggle with offering or receiving forgiveness. Philip Jamieson reveals weaknesses in traditional Western atonement models and offers several strategies to help Christians understand the fullness of God's forgiving work.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Jesus tells Peter to forgive "not seven times, but seventy-seven times" (Matt 18:22), and the atoning work of Christ is at the center of Christian thought. Yet many followers of Christ often struggle with offering or receiving forgiveness. <em>The Face of Forgiveness</em> seeks to address this dilemma and present a way forward. Utilizing contemporary distinctions between shame and guilt, Philip Jamieson shows how traditional Western atonement models have frequently failed to deal adequately with the full extent of Christ's victory. Jesus Christ has answered the problem of both human guilt and shame. It is only in facing Christ that we find our sins forgiven and receive a new identity. The author concludes by offering several strategies to aid Christians in understanding and appropriating the fullness of God's loving and forgiving work.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Philip Jamieson has written a very important book. Here is pastoral theology built on the ministry of the triune God of grace as understood within the ecumenical sweep of classical theology. In particular, here is pastoral theology in close dialogue with the atonement developed in trinitarian and incarnational terms. Jamieson recasts the work of pastoral care as helping each other face Christ who is God's assurance of God's love for us. The issue all along--shame--has been fear of the loss of love. With this book Jamieson stakes out a bold claim for pastoral theology as theology, and as such, thankfully, can attest to the redemption of shame as we behold ourselves in the eyes of Christ."</p><p>Andrew Purves, Jean and Nancy Davis Professor Emeritus of Historical Theology, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary</p><p>"In this fine little book, Jamieson offers a Christ-centered reframing of forgiveness that shows how shame exceeds guilt as humanity's worst predicament before God and one another, and how the face of Christ provides the best therapeutic remedy. A good example of both pastoral theology and Christian psychology, the work strongly reflects a scripturally-driven agenda and the author's Christian theological tradition, both of which shape how contemporary psychology is skillfully interpreted and appropriated, while noting its worldview biases and limitations. Highly recommended."</p><p>Eric L. Johnson, Lawrence and Charlotte Hoover Professor of Pastoral Care, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary</p><p>"Philip D. Jamieson's work <em>The Face of Forgiveness</em> is a wise and winsome account of a theme often neglected in pastoral care and theology. Jamieson contends that it is not simply sin and guilt that tears at human hearts and minds. Shame is just as destructive, for it pierces who we are. This book is theologically rich, pastorally insightful and carefully written. At the heart of the book, scholars and pastors will find a deep trinitarian account of how Christ's incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension heal human shame. Jamieson's profound and compelling work is pastoral theology at its best, drawn from a deep well of scholarship and wide-ranging pastoral practice."</p><p>Elmer M. Colyer, professor of systematic theology, Stanley Professor of Wesley Studies, The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary</p><p>"Phil Jamieson's <em>The Face of Forgiveness</em> offers a helpful theological distinction between guilt and shame. Jamieson effectively unveils some of the limitations of our therapeutic methods in dealing with the reality of our sin and brokenness and redirects us through a trinitarian perspective to a more wholistic model of healing. In particular, his description of atonement theories and exegesis of the cross is refreshing in giving substantive and spiritual impetus to the pastoral task of reconciliation. This book contains the necessary blend of prophetic and pastoral guidance to challenge and deepen our faith practice in the gospel work of redemptive healing."</p><p>Davis Chappell, senior pastor, Brentwood United Methodist Church</p><p>"Jamieson joins others in noting that society is abandoning talk of sin. Rather than only pointing the finger outward he explores how Christian theology itself has contributed to this loss. He engagingly weaves together input from social science, theological reflection and pastoral application. Connecting the cross to shame is imperative in our context today. This book is a good place to start or a means of adding new insights to an atonement theology that addresses shame."</p><p>Mark D. Baker, Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary</p><br>
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