Unconditional?: The Call of Jesus to Radical Forgiveness

Written by Brian Zahnd

Narrated by Jon Gauger

Should we always forgive? Is forgiveness always even possible? Does forgiveness enable evil? Does it sacrifice justice? Are there ANY limits? In a world where the ugliness of rage and retaliation are driving the story line, Unconditional? offers the beauty, reconciliation, and total restoration of forgiveness the way Jesus taught us to live it. More than just another biblical exposition, this audio book begins with the horror of the Holocaust as it explores what forgiveness means—and how far it should go—in the real world of murder, rape, child abuse, genocide, and other atrocities. With unusual honesty, compassion, and depth, Zahnd incorporates some of the most compelling and difficult thoughts on the subject from history’s writers, philosophers, and theologians—always returning to the example Jesus gave us with his life and his death.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Oasis Audio
• Release date: Jan 4, 2011
• ISBN: 9781608147991

Brian Zahnd

Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. Known for his theologically informed preaching and his embrace of the deep and long history of the church, Zahnd provides a forum for pastors to engage with leading theologians and is a frequent conference speaker. He is the author of several books, including When Everything's on Fire, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, A Farewell to Mars, and Beauty Will Save the World.

Reviews for Unconditional?

[beulahchurchlibrary · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is one of the best books on forgiveness I have ever read. The questions--Should we always forgive? Is forgiveness always even possible? Does forgiveness enable evil? Does it sacrifice justice? Are there any limits?--are all addressed. Pastor Brian Zahnd writes about many of the horrible atrocities of the world with compassion and depth, and always returns to the example of Jesus Christ. Thought provoking and challenging.

[Zoe Stares · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Very helpful, especially chapter on Joseph. Some new insights on what forgiveness is and isn't. Some bits are a little repetitive, but generally worth a listen to the end. Also want to listen to some sections again. Thanks.

[Jesse Eriquezzo · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Greatest book I’ve ever read! Very very good, please read