Boundless Grandeur: The Christian Vision of A. M. Donald Allchin
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Overview
Donald Allchin was an ordained priest in the Church of England, an historian, ecumenist, and contemplative theologian. The essays, poems, and memoires in this book represent what his Christian vision has brought forth in the lives of the contributors. You will meet poets, historians, bishops, archbishops, monks, priests, lay persons, and scholars. You will taste the rich ecumenical dialogue between Donald’s Anglican heritage, Eastern Orthodox Churches, the Roman Catholic Church, and churches of the Reformed Traditions, including Donald’s friendships and correspondence with Thomas Merton and the Romanian Orthodox theologian Dumitru Stăniloae. Readers will gain insights into Donald’s interpretation of the Anglican Tradition and his emphasis on the value of monastic solitude and community for the lives of modern Christians. You will enter Donald’s journey into the lives, poetry, saints, and holy places of the Welsh spiritual tradition. And this is only a taste of his legacy. In Donald’s words, "For the things which belong to the story of Jesus are not yet completed."
”This book captures in so many ways the personality,
spirituality, and breadth of interests of Donald Allchin . . . I
know of no one else . . . who could write with such profundity
about such a range of subjects such as Anne Griffiths the Welsh
hymn writer, Celtic spirituality, Eastern orthodox theology, and
the Danish theologian N. F. S. Grundtvig. In doing so, he was able
to expound their importance and insights to those who belonged to
those traditions, enabling them to appreciate them afresh through
his eyes."
--Most Rev. Barry Morgan, Archbishop of Wales
“Keller has managed to gather between the covers of his excellent
book the spirit of Donald’s warm humanity and rich spirituality,
best seen in his writings and in the contributions of his wide and
valued circle of friends. We and the church owe him a great debt of
gratitude."
--Esther De Waal, historian, author, lecturer
Product Details
- Title : Boundless Grandeur: The Christian Vision of A. M. Donald Allchin
- Authors:
- Keller, David G. R.
- Williams, Rowan
- Publisher: Pickwick Publications
- Publication Date: 2015
- ISBN: 9781498203203
David Keller is an Adjunct Professor of Ascetical Theology at The General Theological Seminary in New York and Director of the Contemplative Ministry Project. He is the author of Oasis of Wisdom: The Worlds of the Desert Mothers and Fathers (2005), Come and See: The Transformation of Personal Prayer (2009), and Desert Banquet: A Year Of Wisdom From The Desert Mothers And Fathers (2011).