A New Monastic Handbook: From Vision to Practice

Ian Mobsby

ISBN 10: 1848257007 / ISBN 13: 9781848257009

Published by Canterbury Press, 2014

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207 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.70 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A New Monastic Handbook: From Vision to Practice
• Publisher: Canterbury Press
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1848257007
• ISBN 13: 9781848257009
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Potential For Spiritual Formation
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.38 kilograms

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Synopsis

Two leading practitioners of new monasticism open up the movement’s spiritual landscape and its distinctive calling and gifts within today’s church. Practical experiences and stories are set alongside reflection and liturgies as a creative resource for all who are already involved in, or are exploring intentional living in community. Focusing on new monasticism's key characteristics of prayer, mission and community, this book explores: • continuity with traditional religious life • innovations, such as its use of social networking technology • potential for spiritual formation • preference for the abandoned places of society • transformative approach to mission • blend of the traditional and experimental in worship • growing international presence

About the Authors

IAN MOBSBY is Associate Missioner of Fresh Expressions and founder of MOOT, a worship community exploring fresh ways of being the church in the centre of London.

MARK BERRY founded Safespace, a new monastic community in Telford. He heads the Church Mission Society’s Community Mission Team and is an Associate Minister of Fresh Expressions.