Pilgrims of a Common Life: Christian Community of Goods Through the CenturiesMultiply Publications, 1987 - 207 pages A thorough but readable historical review of Christian Community of goods through the centuries. Essential reading for all those interested in the practice of Christian community both in the past and in the present. |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 46
Page 10
... true extent of the phenomenon . In quieter , less publicized ways , a large number of Christian communitarians have gathered in a variety of cultures . Their aim has been simple obedience to Jesus Christ and mutual sup- port in their ...
... true extent of the phenomenon . In quieter , less publicized ways , a large number of Christian communitarians have gathered in a variety of cultures . Their aim has been simple obedience to Jesus Christ and mutual sup- port in their ...
Page 17
... true basis of man's relatings and set up a new social order based on separa- tion from the old . After all , Jesus had said that his kingdom was not of the world and that his followers had been given to him out of it . They were to ...
... true basis of man's relatings and set up a new social order based on separa- tion from the old . After all , Jesus had said that his kingdom was not of the world and that his followers had been given to him out of it . They were to ...
Page 18
... true home . Now , through Christ , he entered a new " polis , " a new " oikos " : the church of God . However , as a subsequent chapter will show , the issue be- came blurred once more in the fourth century when the em- peror ...
... true home . Now , through Christ , he entered a new " polis , " a new " oikos " : the church of God . However , as a subsequent chapter will show , the issue be- came blurred once more in the fourth century when the em- peror ...
Page 20
... true fulfillment only as they devote that knowledge of God to the common good . Aquinas interpreted this as involving a true bond of Christian brotherhood in a life of community , which is alone the basis for individual and social ...
... true fulfillment only as they devote that knowledge of God to the common good . Aquinas interpreted this as involving a true bond of Christian brotherhood in a life of community , which is alone the basis for individual and social ...
Page 23
... true Christianity great harm by casting a shadow on the more radical aspects of discipleship . Even the very love which is the highest command and fruit of all has been de- based . Some modern sects have even embraced cult prostitu ...
... true Christianity great harm by casting a shadow on the more radical aspects of discipleship . Even the very love which is the highest command and fruit of all has been de- based . Some modern sects have even embraced cult prostitu ...
Contents
9 | |
17 | |
31 | |
65 | |
75 | |
The Late Middle Ages | 88 |
The Reformation | 102 |
The Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries | 118 |
The Nineteenth Century | 137 |
The Twentieth Century | 152 |
The Characteristics | 165 |
Appendix | 177 |
Bibliography | 191 |
Scripture Index | 199 |
The Author 207 | |
Common terms and phrases
Acts answer apostles authority become believers body Brethren bring brothers brought build called century Chapter Christ Christian community church communal sharing communitarian continued covenant devoted doctrine early earth equality everything example faith Fathers finally given giving God's groups hand heart heaven held hold Holy Spirit Hutterites individual interpretation Jerusalem Jesus John joined Jubilee kingdom known labor land later leader lines live London look Lord material means meetings moved movement munity named nature one's Paul persecution Peter poor possessions poverty practice prayer present Press receive reform regarded remain rich rule Scripture seeking separation sharing sisters social society sought soul stressed teaching term things in common tion true whole writings wrote