Steps in a Large Room

Christopher Holdsworth

ISBN 10: 0901689769 / ISBN 13: 9780901689764

Published by Quaker Books, GB, 2007

Seller Inventory # LU-9780901689764

Synopsis:

Christopher Holdsworth's own experience led him to become interested in the monastic tradition, and to spend much of his life in learning more about it as a mediaeval historian. In this book he presents aspects of that tradition which may be useful for Quakers. Starting from outward things, like stability, humility, obedience and the regular attendance at public worship, the author moves towards other sides of what the tradition calls the exploration of the heart, which he calls inner space: namely attentive reading of the Bible, and prayer. 'We, like Benedict's monks, need to let the whole of ourselves be irradiated with the Spirit, so that, in George Fox's memorable phrase, our lives preach.'

Bibliographic Details

Title: Steps in a Large Room
Publisher: Quaker Books, GB
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Paperback
Condition: New