Eberhard Arnold: A Testimony to Church Community from His Life and Writings

For a concise, readable introduction to the writings of a man who, in his search for Christ, spent his life turning conventional Christianity on its head, this is a good place to start. Eberhard Arnold (1883-1935) is relatively unknown today, yet in his prime his impact was felt by hundreds of thousands, and his life's work bears fruit today as few lives have.In 1920, venturing into an unknown future -- and leaving wealth, security, and a public speaking career -- he moved with his wife Emmy from Berlin to a tiny village, where they founded a small community on the basis of early church practices as described in the Book of Acts.Contains a biographical sketch, selections from his most important works, and brief memoirs by friends and colleagues. Arnold, E. and E. Fire song: radiance descend! Arnold, E. Eberhard Arnold's life and work. A personal word by Eberhard Arnold. From lectures and writings by Eberhard Arnold: The character of love. The old creation and the new. The rule of the spirit. Peace and justice. From private property to community. The way to unity. The church community. From Eberhard Arnold's letters. Letters from friends. Songs and poems by Eberhard Arnold: God is bond. Twilight deepening. Thou, Thou! Spirit of Christ. In silence surrounded. The word anew revealed. We pledge the bond now. God is the unity.