{"product_id":"why-we-live-in-community-plough-spiritual-classics-backpack-classics-for-modern-pilgrims-9780874860689","title":"Why We Live in Community Plough Spiritual","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this work, Arnold and Merton add their voices to the discussion of what real community is all about: love, joy, unity and the great adventure of sharing in a common search. Neither writer describes (or prescribes) community, but they provide a vision to guied our seeking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most challenging statements on community that I have ever read. Its radical God-centeredness makes  it not only very demanding, but also very inviting, comforting, and reassuring. -- \u003cb\u003eHenri J. M. Nouwen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt would be foolhardy to try to distill the message of this book. It is already distilled, crystal clear… beautifully designed and produced, a pleasure to hold, see, and read. -- \u003cb\u003eTom Cornell,\u003c\/b\u003e The Catholic Worker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy community? Faith is our basis Community answers the social-political question Community is the answer of faith Community through the history of the church Life in community means life in the Spirit The symbolism of community Community is a sign of the coming kingdom Community is a call to love and unity Community means sacrifice Community – an adventure of faith T h o m a s Merton Two interpretive talks Building community on God’s love Community, politics, and contemplation Notes to Merton’s talks","brand":"Plough Publishing House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359263752535,"sku":"9780874860689","price":9.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780874860689.jpg?v=1754124149","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/why-we-live-in-community-plough-spiritual-classics-backpack-classics-for-modern-pilgrims-9780874860689","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}