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This collection of essays edited by Colin Gunton provides a broad treatment of the theological doctrine of reconciliation. The papers are designed to present a broad treatment of the subject, including contributions on scripture, ethics and the church, as well as a bearing of other theological topics—Trinity, Christology—on the central question. There is an introduction by the editor, who also...

The Christian churches have not been slow to take up the high profile given to the notion of reconciliation in political life. The Second European Assembly of Churches at Graz had as its theme ‘Reconciliation’ and sought to connect reconciliation between the peoples with reconciliation with God. This is, indeed, the task of the Christian Church. As the community of interpretation of the gospel it has to take up the key notions that are used in political life and test them, deepen their meaning and,
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