Swamy reminds us constantly that true reconciliation is a journey into otherness JUSTIN WELBY Global in scope but homing in on the role ordinary people play in conflict and division Reconciliation enables Christians to engage confidently in a ministry bequeathed to us by Christ himself. The book issues a vibrant call to the church to support and strengthen relationships amongst church members to cross borders to build connections with different denominations and to maintain open attitudes towards our neighbours from other religions and ideologies. Forty biblicallybased meditations introduce topics such as Impediments to reconciliation risking the self humility and selfcriticism radical openness to the other andpeace with justice. Questions for reflection are included making Reconciliation suitable for use at weekly gatherings or for everyday devotion during Lent. A thoroughly biblical guide to reconciliation its passions and problems its complexity and utter cruciality. Dr Swamy offers new angles on old stories prophetic messages and a gospel wisdom on becoming people of peace. PROFESSOR DAVID F. FORD University of Cambridge