Although the institution of monasticism has existed in the
Christian church since the first century, it is often
misunderstood. Greg Peters, an expert in monastic studies,
reintroduces historic monasticism to the Protestant church,
articulating a monastic spirituality for all believers. As Peters
explains, what we have known as monasticism for the past 1,500
years is actually a modified version of the earliest monastic life,
which was not necessarily characterized by poverty, chastity, and
obedience but rather by one's single-minded focus on God--a
single-mindedness rooted in one's baptismal vows and the priesthood
of all believers. Peters argues that all monks are Christians, but
all Christians are also monks. To be a monk, one must first and
foremost be singled-minded toward God. This book presents a
theology of monasticism for the whole church, offering a vision of
Christian spirituality that brings together important elements of
history and practice. The author connects monasticism to movements
in contemporary spiritual formation, helping readers understand how
monastic practices can be a resource for exploring a robust
spiritual life.
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