Within this reasoned exploration of justice, retribution, and redemption, the champ of the new monastic movement, popular speaker, and author of the bestselling The Irresistible Revolution offers a robust and persuasive appeal for the abolition from the death penalty.

The Bible says an eye for an eye. But may be the state’s taking of a existence true-or even practical-punishment for convicted prisoners? Within this thought-provoking work, Shane Claiborne explores the issue of the loss of life penalty as well as the comparison between punitive justice and restorative justice, questioning our notions of fairness, revenge, and absolution.

Using an historical lens to frame his argument, Claiborne pulls on testimonials and examples from Scripture showing how the death penalty is not the ideal of justice that lots of believe. Not merely is a life lost, so as well, is the chance for mercy and sophistication. In Executing Elegance, he reminds us of the divine power of forgiveness, and evokes the fundamental truth from the Gospel-that no-one, even a criminal, can be beyond redemption.