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"One in Christ" considers the role small-group monastic life plays within the life of the contemporary church. Using a focus on the life, practice and history of the Shepherd's Law community as a starting point, the book broadens the discussion to consider the how such communities negotiate the boundary between the solitary life and life within their community.
Contributions include:
Sarah Foot on Northumbria's long tradition
Peta Dunstan on Monasticism in the 19th Cebtury
Andrew Louth on the Skete
George Guiver on the monastic sacrament in life, liturgy, saints and buildings
Dom Xavier Perrin on Gregorian chant and monastic life
Christopher Irvine and Ralph Pattison on the buildings of Shepherds Law in their context
With an afterword by Rowan Wlliams
Contributions include:
Sarah Foot on Northumbria's long tradition
Peta Dunstan on Monasticism in the 19th Cebtury
Andrew Louth on the Skete
George Guiver on the monastic sacrament in life, liturgy, saints and buildings
Dom Xavier Perrin on Gregorian chant and monastic life
Christopher Irvine and Ralph Pattison on the buildings of Shepherds Law in their context
With an afterword by Rowan Wlliams
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About the Author:
Stephen Platten is Rector of St Michael's Cornhill. He was the last diocesan Bishop of Wakefield in the Church of England. He has written and edited numerous books including Rebuilding Jerusalem: The Church's Hold on Hearts and Minds (2007)
Review:
The renewed call to contemplative life is one of the deeper challenges to contemporary culture. In a world of noise and distraction, many are turning to silence and attentiveness. In an age of anger and conspicuous consumption, many now hunger for serenity and simplicity. In our climates of fear and fanaticism, many long for fathomless faith and measured contemplation. This remarkable book will prompt some profound soul-searching for all who take time to dwell on its' message. The engaging reflections that each author provides will surely lead to a renewed vocation - to go deeper with God in the shallows of our time.--Martyn Percy
This is an informative and exciting book which explains why sacred places such as Shepherd's Law are sacred - and why they continue to be sorely needed as an oasis in our world, where one can encounter God in the peace and silence--Brother Benedict SSF
This is an informative and exciting book which explains why sacred places such as Shepherd's Law are sacred - and why they continue to be sorely needed as an oasis in our world, where one can encounter God in the peace and silence--Brother Benedict SSF
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- PublisherSCM Press
- Publication date2017
- ISBN 10 0334055334
- ISBN 13 9780334055334
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages320
- EditorStephen Platten
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