Forgiveness and Restorative Justice

Myra N. Blyth is an ecumenical theologian. She has held senior positions at the World Council of Churches and Regent’s Park College, Oxford (UK), and published on restorative justice and forgiveness, and restorative justice and human trafficking. She is a founding trustee of The Mint House: Oxford Centre for Restorative Practice (UK). Matthew J. Mills is a Catholic theologian and church historian. He has held lectureships at Regent’s Park College and St John’s College, Oxford (UK), and his publications include studies of the Virgin Mary and Anselm of Canterbury.Michael H. Taylor is Professor Emeritus of Social Theology at the University of Birmingham (UK), as well as a former Director of Christian Aid and Director of the World Faiths Development Dialogue (World Bank). He has published ten books, and continues to work on issues relating to climate justice, migration and mental health.

• 1. Introduction.- 2. Rituals of Restoration.- 3. Reframing the Narrative of Victimhood.- 4. The Role and Meaning of Forgiveness.- 5. Just Enough to Be Satisfied.- 6. Forgiveness and the Conference Experience.- 7. Restorative Justice and Social Justice.- 8. Forgiving in the Presence of God.- 9. Conclusion.