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Ancient paths [electronic resources] : discover Christian formation the Benedictine way / David Robinson.

By: Publication details: Brewster, Mass. : Paraclete Press, 2010.Description: 1 online resource (xviii, 234 pages)ISBN:
  • 9781557258311
  • 1557258317
  • 9781557258304
  • 1557258309
  • 130604507X
  • 9781306045070
Subject(s): Online resources:
Contents:
Preface -- Introduction : which way will we go? -- pt. 1. Ancient perspective on Christian formation. -- 1. How Benedict transformed the world -- 2. Benedictine essentials for the journey -- 3. The path of communal prayer -- 4. The path of spiritual guidance -- 5. The path of ordinary spiritualitity -- 6. The path of Lectio divina -- 7. The path of hospitality -- pt. 2. Christian formation as a way of life together. 8. How Benedict is still transforming the world -- 9. Five case studies of Christian formation -- 10. A guide for Christian formation in a local church ;--11. User's guide to going on a monastic retreat -- 12. A year of tools for Christian formation -- Afterword : guidance on ancient paths -- Acknowledgments -- Appendix : twelve-week study guide for ancient paths -- Notes -- Selected bibliography.
Summary: Ancient Paths offers personal and practical insights into "The Rule of St. Benedict", an ancient guidebook for Christian formation in community. Drawing upon centuries of Benedictine spirituality and monastic spiritual practices, Ancient Paths presents a five-fold approach to spiritual formation in community. While Benedict wrote his guidebook for monks living in the early sixth century, Ancient Paths presents Benedict's perspectives and principles as a rich source of wisdom and practical guidance for Christian formation today. Ancient Paths is a field-tested guidebook, showing how this way of life has been lived by monastics day by day over the past fifteen centuries. Through biblical principles and practical applications for Christian formation today, readers will discover ancient, but new ways of living their faith together with others. This book also provides guidance for pastors, priests, and lay-leaders in the local congregation for helping to grow a community of faith in the ancient way of Christ. A twelve-week study guide is also provided for individuals, home groups, house churches and small group leaders.
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Electronic Resources John Kinder Theological Library BX3004.Z5 ROB (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available ER001277

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-234).

Preface -- Introduction : which way will we go? -- pt. 1. Ancient perspective on Christian formation. -- 1. How Benedict transformed the world -- 2. Benedictine essentials for the journey -- 3. The path of communal prayer -- 4. The path of spiritual guidance -- 5. The path of ordinary spiritualitity -- 6. The path of Lectio divina -- 7. The path of hospitality -- pt. 2. Christian formation as a way of life together. 8. How Benedict is still transforming the world -- 9. Five case studies of Christian formation -- 10. A guide for Christian formation in a local church ;--11. User's guide to going on a monastic retreat -- 12. A year of tools for Christian formation -- Afterword : guidance on ancient paths -- Acknowledgments -- Appendix : twelve-week study guide for ancient paths -- Notes -- Selected bibliography.

Ancient Paths offers personal and practical insights into "The Rule of St. Benedict", an ancient guidebook for Christian formation in community. Drawing upon centuries of Benedictine spirituality and monastic spiritual practices, Ancient Paths presents a five-fold approach to spiritual formation in community. While Benedict wrote his guidebook for monks living in the early sixth century, Ancient Paths presents Benedict's perspectives and principles as a rich source of wisdom and practical guidance for Christian formation today. Ancient Paths is a field-tested guidebook, showing how this way of life has been lived by monastics day by day over the past fifteen centuries. Through biblical principles and practical applications for Christian formation today, readers will discover ancient, but new ways of living their faith together with others. This book also provides guidance for pastors, priests, and lay-leaders in the local congregation for helping to grow a community of faith in the ancient way of Christ. A twelve-week study guide is also provided for individuals, home groups, house churches and small group leaders.

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