Would you say the book is primarily concerned with Eastern monasticism of its own accord, or would you characterize the focus of the book as one which looks at the nature of Eastern monasticism and how it can influence the Church and Christendom generally in both East and West?
The title suggests the latter. I suppose what I am hoping is that the book is one which educates one on the spirit of Eastern monasticism (with some comparison with that of the West) but which also heavily focuses upon it's broader relevance to the Universal Church and to culture, and how it might serve to bring us back to the ancient roots of the Faith.
What I am less interested in (though it would be interesting on its own, but more as a read, less as a purchase for my personal library) is something which primarily examines the internal reforms that might be desireable in Eastern monasticism.
If anyone can post chapter titles, that would be marvelous. That usually does wonders to give on a sense of the scope of a book.
Originally posted by Diak:
Dear Shawn, I heartily second Fr. Elias' recommendation.
Archimandrite Boniface takes many aspects of the documents pertaining to the Eastern Churches from Vatican II as well as the Eastern Code of Canons and explains how they all point towards renewal of an authentic Eastern monastic life.
