Elaine Enns

Myers and Enns apply perceptive close readings to New Testament passages to discern and explain restorative justice. A very thought-provoking book, well worth reading by anyone interested in restorative justice and peacemaking.

This beautiful book explores the ideas of forgiveness and restorative justice based on the Gospel and Christian teaching. As a modern example of the teaching of Christ the authors frequently cite the writings and actions of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights activists of the 1950s & 60s. Both Christ and King demonstrate how through nonviolent action "peacemaking must first be peace disturbing." This is the first of two volumes and I hope to find the time to read the second part.