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Book SynopsisThe Power of Reconciliation is Archbishop Welby''s most important book to date.This revolutionary book was published for the 2022 Lambeth Conference in July, when bishops from all around the world assembled in Canterbury. But its importance goes far beyond these confines. The author deals with conflict and reconciliation within families, businesses, warfare between nations, races and all forms of political conflict.Welby writes about Reconciliation as seeking to disagree well. It relates to both religious and secular communities, from the household to the international. Conflict is widespread. With the after-effects of COVID, changes in science and technology, inequality, and increasingly polarized political and social strife, moves towards reconciliation are more necessary than ever. Both before ordination and since Welby has seen conflict first-hand. He has spent many years working on issues of conflict around the world. The book is full of practical advice for all tho
Trade ReviewWelby combines his authority as leader of the global Anglican Communion with managerial wisdom gleaned in his first career as a corporate executive to offer insight on conflict resolution. * Publishers Weekly *
While some books peter out before they finish, this one keeps going to the end, and the third section offers some of the more rewarding pages in the book * Church Times *
In this solid guide, Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, offers advice on how to find common ground with adversaries. The author’s stories about working for the International Centre for Reconciliation illuminate how to put the principles into action, and readers will appreciate his pragmatic advice. This helpful program belongs on shelves next to Desmond Tutu’s
No Future Without Forgiveness. * Publishers Weekly *
There is something splendid and heroic about the Archbishop’s commitment to reconciliation. * Church of England Newspaper *
A book written for our times. Welby's exploration of the moral imagination, bolstered by his exquisite intellect and engaging storytelling, validate his thesis that disagreeing well "is the very cornerstone of Christian faith". * The Tablet *
… Archbishop Justin’s prose [is] approachable and perspicuous… An excellent tool to help us work towards [reconciliation]. * Premier Christianity *
Justin Welby demonstrates his true calling and exercises his passionate belief in the power of reconciliation in this landmark book. * Rural Theology *
Table of ContentsIntroduction Part I 1 What is Reconciliation? 2 The Hindrances to Reconciliation 3 Changing the Heart
Part II Introduction 4 Researching or How to Become Consciously Ignorant 5 Relating – the Power of Love 6 Relieving Need – Love Made Visible 7 Risking 8 Reconciling – the Long Journey 9 Supplies for the Journey – Resourcing
Part III Introduction 10 Difference Should Make Us Curious 11 Being Present 12 Reimagining 13 Three Examples for Reflection 14 Conclusion
Acknowledgements Reading List Notes Index
