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Canon Andrew White is a peacemaker, who has saved hundreds of individuals and communities. This book is based on his insights.

Table of Contents

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

About the Author

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.

Reviews

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 *