"Written and edited by Ed Bianchi, Maura Hanrahan, Jennifer Henry, Shannon Neufeldt, and Chuck Wright". p. iv.
"The article, 'Understanding Treaty as Covenant', was graciously provided by Stan McKay". -- p. iv.
"'In Peace and Friendship' is a response to those who faith or conscience compels them to understand more deeply the struggles of Aboriginal peoples in Canada. It provides an opportunity, particularly for non-Aboriginal people, to open themselves to a new perspective by exploring a relationship with the original inhabitants of this land that recognizes their unique nationhood. .... [It] is an educational resource for groups of youth or adults, within a congregation, a regional church body or as an open community event. There are five sessions. This resource could be used as a series of weekly workshops for a local group or linked together for a 2-day conference or retreat. The first and fifth sessions assume a Christian perspective". -- p. i.
Contents: [Prefatory Material i.e.] Purpose -- Uses -- Facilitators -- Format -- Before You Begin -- Terminology -- Table of Contents -- A New Relationship: Contextual Article -- Session 1: Renewing the Covenant -- Faithful to God's Covenant: Theological Reflection -- Session 2: Nation to Nation -- A Continent of Nations: Background Article -- Session 3: Collective Rights -- In Common: Background Article -- Session 4: A Case in Point -- Reclaiming Land in Caledonia: Background Article -- Session 5: Churches in Solidarity ? -- The Churches' Role in Recognizing Aboriginal Rights: Background Article.
Contents: Theology for Reconciliation : Biblical Perspectives on Forgiveness and Grace / Harold Wells -- The Dialectic of Reconciliation : Church and the Transition to Democracy in South Africa / John W. de Gruchy -- Telling One Another Stories : Toward a Theology of Reconciliation / Charles Villa-Vicencio -- The Church and Genocide : Lessons from the Rwandan Tragedy / Ian Linden -- The Christian Ministry of Reconciliation in Chile / Jose Aldunate -- The Tozanso Process : Ecumenical Efforts for Korean Reconciliation and Reunification / Erich Weingartner -- The Church and Reconciliation in Ethnic Conflicts : The Case of Fiji / Ralph R. Premdas -- The Palestinian Center for Rapprochement between People / Catherine Peck -- A Dialogue on Reconciliation in Belgrade : The Report of a Participant / Jim Forest -- Reconciliation and the Churches in Northern Ireland / Michael Hurley -- The Role of the Churches in Polish-German Reconciliation / Gregory Baum -- Testimonies of Atonement : A German Protestant Movement : Aktion Suhnezeichen Friedensdienste (ASF) / Andrea Koch and Brigitte Scheiger -- Understanding with New Hearts : A Protestant Church and the Aspirations of Quebec / A. Harry Oussoren -- A First Nations Movement in a Canadian Church / Stanley McKay and Janet Silman -- A Theological Afterword / Gregory Baum.
"The colossal tragedy of Rwanda and then the raging violence in Bosnia formed the shocking background out of which this book was conceived. These are just two of the most dramatic instances of the ethnic conflict that plagues our late-twentieth-century world as never before. As Christian theologians we felt constrained to reflect upon the responsibilities of Christian people and the resources of Christian faith for the great task of reconciliation." -- Preface, p. vii.
Four of the authors are Canadian: Gregory Baum a Roman Catholic, Stan McKay, Janet Silman and Harold Wells, members of the United Church of Canada.
"The colossal tragedy of Rwanda and then the raging violence in Bosnia formed the shocking background out of which this book was conceived. These are just two of the most dramatic instances of the ethnic conflict that plagues our late-twentieth-century world as never before. As Christian theologians we felt constrained to reflect upon the responsibilities of Christian people and the resources of Christian faith for the great task of reconciliation." -- Preface, p. vii.
Contents: Preface / Gregory Baum and Harold Wells -- Theology for Reconciliation: Biblical Perspectives on Forgiveness and Grace / Harold Wells -- The Dialectic of Reconciliation: Church and the Transition to Democracy in South Africa / John W. de Gruchy -- Telling One Another Stories: Toward a Theology of Reconciliation / Charles Villa-Vicencio -- The Church and Genocide: Lessons from the Rwandan Tragedy / Ian Linden -- The Christian Ministry of Reconciliation in Chile / Jose Aldunate -- The Tozanso Process: Ecumenical Efforts for Korean Reconciliation and Reunification / Erich Weingartner -- The Church and Reconciliation in Ethnic Conflicts: The Case of Fiji / Ralph R. Premdas -- The Palestinian Center for Rapprochement between People / Catherine Peck -- A Dialogue on Reconciliation in Belgrade: The Report of a Participant / Jim Forest -- Reconciliation and the Churches in Northern Ireland / Michael Hurley -- The Role of the Churches in Polish-German Reconciliation / Gregory Baum -- Testimonies of Atonement: A German Protestant Movement: Aktion Suhnezeichen Friedensdienste (ASF) / Andrea Koch and Brigitte Scheiger -- Understanding with New Hearts: A Protestant Church and the Aspirations of Quebec / A.H. Harry Oussoren -- A First Nations Movement in a Canadian Church / Stanley McKay and Janet Silman -- A Theological Afterword / Gregory Baum -- Contributors.
OTCH Note: Four of the authors are Canadian: Gregory Baum a Roman Catholic, Stan McKay, Janet Silman and Harold Wells, members of the United Church of Canada.