a spirituality of self-surrender, love of God, and love of neighbor Augsburger, David W. creator text bibliography miu Grand Rapids, MI Brazos Press c2006 2006 monographic eng

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245 p. ; 22 cm. The practice of radical attachment -- "Not believing in Jesus, but believing Jesus and believing what Jesus believed" (core christology) -- The practice of stubborn loyalty -- "True community : where the person you like least always is; if that person dies or disappears, a worse takes the place" (solidarity in community) -- The practice of tenacious serenity -- "Let go, let come, let be, let God; get up, get going, get to it" (willing obedience) -- The practice of habitual humility -- "Humility claimed is pride renamed" (unpretentious personhood) -- The practice of resolute nonviolence -- "Because my life is in God's hands, I will never take my enemy's life into my hands" (the way of the cross) -- The practice of concrete service -- "The best service ever seen, goes unseen, the best servants are at their best, secrets" (concern for others) -- The practice of authentic witness -- "Preach the Gospel at all times; if necessary, use words" (faithful presence) -- The practice of subversive spirituality -- "My nationality, Christian. my discipleship : dissident. my spirituality, subversive" (dissident discipleship) David Augsburger. Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-245) Anabaptists Spirituality Anabaptists BX4931.3 .A94 2006 248.4/843 1587431807 (paperback) 2005031102 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip062/2005031102.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip062/2005031102.html DLC 150206 20250312110153.0 14162829