Stephen’s Dying Prayer (Acts 7:60) and the Challenge of Forgiveness

Stephen’s dying prayer, “‘Lord, do not hold this sin against them,’” (Acts 7:60) is considered in light of the challenge it presents for the immediate and unconditional forgiveness that may be expected of victims of violence, and the legacy of supersessionist interpretation. In dialogue with several...

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Main Author: Bergen, Jeremy M. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 2022
In: Pro ecclesia
Year: 2022, Volume: 31, Issue: 1, Pages: 9-19
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Augustinus, Aurelius, Saint 354-430 / Bible. Apostelgeschichte 7,60 / Forgiveness / Substitutionstheorie
RelBib Classification:BH Judaism
CC Christianity and Non-Christian religion; Inter-religious relations
HC New Testament
KAB Church history 30-500; early Christianity
NCA Ethics
Further subjects:B Christian de Chergé
B Augustine
B Forgiveness
B Nickel Mines shooting
B Supersessionism
B Acts 7:60
B Martyr
B Stephen
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