a history of Christian intentionality Kauffman, Ivan J. creator author. text bibliography Electronic books. History. enk 2009 2009 monographic eng 1 online resource (256 pages). From the very beginning some Christians have wanted to go all the way - rather than asking, What must I do to be a Christian? they have asked instead, What can I do to be more Christian? These highly intentional Christians have had an impact on the development of both Christianity and western civilization that has been completely out of proportion to their numbers. Their greatest impact has come through communities of like-minded believers - whether of lay evangelicals or of celibate monastics - formed upon a common desire to live more intentional Christian lives. This probing work tells the s. Front Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Introduction: ""Follow Me"" ; PART ONE MONASTIC INTENTIONALITY; 1. From Anthony to Benedict; 2. From Martin of Tours to Cluny; 3. From Bernard of Clairvaux to Martin Luther; 4. The Monastic Legacy; PART TWO EVANGELICAL INTENTIONALITY; 5. From Jerusalem to the Millennium; 6. From the Peace of God to the Reformation; 7. From the Anabaptists to the Baptists; 8. The Evangelical Legacy; Conclusion: Meeting at the River; Sources; Back Cover. Ivan J. Kauffman. Includes bibliographical references. Christian life History Spirituality History Monasticism and religious orders History Monastic and religious life Evangelicalism History Christian life History Christian life Monastic and religious life Monasticism and religious orders History Spirituality History RELIGION Institutions & Organizations Christian life Evangelicalism Monastic and religious life Monasticism and religious orders Spirituality RELIGION / Christian Life / Spiritual Growth BV4490 .K384 2009eb 270 Kauffman, Ivan J. Cambridge, England : The Lutterworth Press, ©2009 xxi, 251 pages 9780718842864 0718842863 22573/ctt1cg552x JSTOR http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=817818 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=817818 E7B 140827 20200709060202.0 ocn891386175 eng