J. Heinrich Arnold
grew up in a small Christian community in Sanerz, Germany and
eventually became a leader of the community. This small group tried
to live on the basis of Acts 2 and 4 and the Sermon on the Mount. As
a leader of the community in later life, Arnold was asked to address
many problems of spiritual life and community living. His writings on
these topics form the basis of this book.
The writings are
divided into three sections: The Disciple, The Church, and The
Kingdom of God. Although in each section, Arnold offers advice and
consolation on topics pertinent to living in a community and the
trials affecting daily life, his focus is on Christ and the cross and
making Christianity a living faith.
The book is not
designed as a book of meditations, but the writings can be used as a
part of daily meditation. I recommend reading the passages from the
Bible in conjunction with the relevant passages. At times, Arnold's
interpretations differ from modern church doctrine, but in all
instances they are worth reading.
I highly recommend
this book. It's a collection of writings that will make you think.
I reviewed this book
for Handlebar Publishing.
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