Abstract
Christian discussion on forgiveness often begins from its theological dimension. This essay argues that an anthropological setting of this inevitable human reality will benefit Christians and non-Christians. We are social beings and we are continually interacting with others in order to sustain our innate social character. Our social circle diminishes if we fail to forgive and avoid our offenders. Proverbs 17:9, which is studied in this paper, persuasively teaches the anthropological reason to forgive others their offences. It is discovered that Christian dialectics on forgiveness is both vertical and horizontal, and the two dimensions are inseparable.
Recommended Citation
Obiorah, Mary Jerome IHM. 2025. A Sapiential Maxim on Forgiveness in Proverbs 17:9. Obsculta 18, (1) : 267-277. https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/obsculta/vol18/iss1/23.