Melodies of a New Monasticism by Craig Gardiner, Rowan Williams - 9780334057208

Melodies of a New MonasticismBonhoeffer's Vision, Iona's Witness\nAuthor(s): Craig Gardiner, Rowan Williams\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: SCM Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: SCM Press\nISBN-13: 9780334057208, 978-0334057208\nSynopsis\nThe New Monastic Movement is a vibrant source of renewal for the churchs life and mission. Many involved in this movement have quoted Dietrich Bonhoeffers conviction that the church must recover ancient spiritual disciplines if it is to effectively engage the powers that be. \n\n\""Melodies of a New Monasticism\"" adopts a musical metaphor of polyphony (the combination of two or more lines of music) to articulate the way that these early Christian virtues can be woven together in community. Creatively using this imagery, this book draws on the theological vision of Bonhoeffer and the contemporary witness of George MacLeod and the Iona Community to explore the interplay between discipleship, doctrine, and ethics. A recurring theme is the idea of Christ ass