Canon Andrew White is a peacemaker, who has saved hundreds of individuals and communities. This book is based on his insights.
Contents
Acknowledgments 9
Foreword 11
Preface: The Coventry Litany of Reconciliation 14
Chapter 1 From Coventry to Baghdad 18
Chapter 2 We All Need Restoration 27
Chapter 3 A Divided World 36
Chapter 4 The Rift Begins: Jews and Christians 57
Chapter 5 The Rift Continues: Jews and Christians 72
Chapter 6 The Three Christian Theological Views 101
Chapter 7 Covetousness 123
Chapter 8 Greed 129
Chapter 9 Envy and Indifference 146
Chapter 10 Lust and Pride 155
Conclusion: Father, Forgive 164
A Reflection: The Principles of Reconciliation 168
Pray for Our Ministry 170
Canon Andrew White is something of a legend: a man of great charm
and energy, whose personal suffering has not deflected him from his
role as one of the world's most trusted mediators and
reconcilers.
As a child and young man growing up in London Andrew was frequently
ill. He set his heart on working in the field of anaesthetics, an
ambition he achieved, but found himself called into Anglican
ministry. He has since had a considerable role in the work of
reconciliation, both between Christian and Jew and between Shi'ite
and Sunni Muslim. As Vicar of St George's Baghdad, the only
Anglican church in Iraq, he lead a team providing food, health
care, and education on a major scale and often in dire
circumstances.
Despite the pain from multiple sclerosis, he is frequently involved
in hostage negotiations, and played a key role in ending the siege
at the Church of the Nativity in Jerusalem. His personal
friendships have included Yasser Arafat and Pope John Paul II. He
has been kidnapped, and lives in constant danger. He is trusted by
those who trust very few.
Andrew White has the extraordinary capacity to sail the seas of
conflict, coming alongside those involved in causing and delivering
violence, and capturing them for the cause of peace. To do this he
breaks most of the rules in any book of health and safety, personal
protection, and bureaucratic process … He inspires forgiveness and
demonstrates love.
*The Most Revd and Rt Hon. Justin Welby, Archbishop of
Canterbury*
A highly commended read for anyone wanting to deal with personal
conflicts and understand some key world issues today.
*The NEWSpaper*
This book has plenty to exercise the mind and conscience of a
thoughtful Christian - but not specifically a Reader.
*The Reader *
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