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Forgiveness: A Legacy of the West Nickel Mines Amish School
by John L. Ruth

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Author: John L. Ruth
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-05-05
ISBN: 0836193733
Number of pages: 152
Publisher: Herald Pr

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Book Review: We need more forgiveness
Summary: 5 Stars

John Ruth begins with the Amish community's tremendous act of forgiveness for the man and his family who killed and wounded their children. Then he explores the roots of such love in their community life and theological outlook and their faithfulness to the bible and especially the sermon on the mount. This book is well written and highlights the great need for this forgiving love in our society.
Dr. Ruth is a Mennonite pastor with a Harvard PHD in English literature who has written many books and articles about the Anabaptist tradition. He has also written film scripts and produced numerous video's about this traditions contributions to all of us.

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