Today, Jews and Christians alike see seeking forgiveness from one’s fellowman, and granting it, as key parts of a pious life. Thus Rabbi Joshua Berman’s conclusion that nowhere does the Tanakh describe one person forgiving another comes as a shock. Berman, in conversation with Dru Johnson, explains why this might be, and the role of alternative gestures—such as kissing—in biblical reconciliation. (Audio, 32 minutes.)
Read more on Biblical Mind: https://hebraicthought.org/podcast/forgiveness-in-the-bible-joshua-