Brochure about Oxford Group Movement principles written by two young English scholars
This brochure introduces the Oxford Group Movement through the perspectives of two young English scholars who have lived and worked within its ranks. Garth Lean, a former fellow at Worcester College, and Morris Martin, who studied at Wadham and Merton Colleges before earning his doctorate in philosophy, have traveled extensively with the movement across multiple nations. Together they present the foundational principles that guide the Group's work around the world today, drawing primarily on examples from English-speaking countries while acknowledging comparable transformations occurring within Norway itself, where the movement has profoundly changed both individuals and social conditions. The brochure employs Søren Kierkegaard's powerful parable of a burning theater to illuminate a central concern of our age: the tendency of modern people to remain passive spectators in the face of crisis rather than active participants in meaningful response. By examining how contemporary indifference enables catastrophe, the authors argue for a radical shift in human consciousness and engagement. This accessible publication reflects the movement's commitment to grassroots change, offered at minimal cost with no author compensation, available directly from the Norwegian translator, Fredrik Ramm.
Language
Norwegian Bokmål
Publication
1936
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