Lord of the Ring: In Search of Count von Zinzendorf [Paperback]

Phil Anderson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 5, 2007

Part history, part narrative, The Lord of the Ring takes readers on a fascinating journey back to the 18th century Moravian renewal movement and 100-year prayer watch. Experience the passion of young Count Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf and his friends as they took a vow to serve Christ their King faithfully in whatever situation of life they found themselves. Signed by the five school friends and illustrated in a medallion made by Zinzendorf’s grandmother, the vow of the “Confessors of Christ” is as relevant today as when it first was conceived in 1716. Join Phil Anderson on an aerial road trip via his three-seater plane as he undertakes a 21st century pilgrimage from England to Germany. Anderson retraces the steps of Zinzendorf, reconnects with his legacy and seeks to apply it to life and faith in a new millennium. Learning from the past, readers will discover crucial signposts for grappling with the Church of today’s identity and calling as an authentic, relational, missional community.

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Part history, part narrative, The Lord of the Ring takes readers on a fascinating journey back to the eighteenth century Moravian renewal movement. Experience the passion of young Count Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf and his friends as they took a vow to serve Christ their King faithfully in whatever situation of life they find themselves. Signed by the five school friends and illustrated in a medallion made by Zinzendorf’s grandmother, the vow of the “Confessors of Christ” is as relevant today as when it first was conceived in 1716. Join Philip Anderson on an aerial road trip via his three-seater plane as he undertakes a twenty-first-century pilgrimage from England to Germany. Anderson retraces the steps of Zinzendorf, reconnects with his legacy and seeks to apply it to life and faith in a new millennium. Learning from the past, readers will discover crucial signposts for grappling with the Church of today’s identity and calling as an authentic, relational, missional community.

About the Author

PHIL ANDERSON is a pilot and pilgrim, an engineer and encourager, a communicator and conspirator. He works as a consultant, serves as a leader of Thurrock Christian Fellowship (a church in southeast England), participates as a member of 24-7 Prayer (an international community of prayer, mission and justice) and facilitates www.mustardseedorder.com (a meeting place for those interested in exploring the relevance of Zinzendorf’s mustard seed vow to discipleship in the twenty-first century). He is a husband to Lisa and a father to Holly and Bethany.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Regal (April 5, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830743278
• ISBN-13: 978-0830743278
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,052,871 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring Read on a Fascinating Person, October 12, 2011

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N. Harrang "Nik" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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I had heard about Count Zinzendorf and the Moravians, and this book was a great way to learn more about this fascinating part of Church history. Zinzendorf was truly an outstanding person, and there is much we can learn from his life and leadership. The missional impact that this small group of Christ-followers had (sending 'ordinary' Christians to places as far flung as Iceland, St. Thomas, S. Africa, and beyond) is inspiring and informing. Definitely worth a read!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars History That Needs to be Retold!, February 3, 2009

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Jon Wymore "jnwymore" (Midland, TX United States) - See all my reviews

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In this book by Phil Anderson you will find one of the best accounts of the life of Count Zinzendorf and the birth of the Moravian movement in Germany. The first seven chapters are amazing as from a young age Zinzendorf grows into the great leader of this missionary community in Hernhutt.
The story of this small community of 300 who sent over 1000 missionaries around the world in 100 years and who for 100 years also continuously sustained 24/7 prayer is absolutely amazing! Everyone should know about this move of God and this book is a good synopsis of it, hitting the major points and showing how God moved in the life of Zinzendorf and others to bring about a miraculous community.
The only drawback to this book is the last three chapters. They are basically stories of others (such as John Wesley) who were affected by the Moravians or the community at Hernhutt. Although interesting, it seems to veer off the main point of the book which traces the life of Zinzendorf and the birth of this community.
That put aside, this is still a great read. With easy writing to follow, well documented research and even a personal log journey of the author as he and friend travel to Hernhutt themselves. A must for anyone interested in 24/7 prayer or in revival movements of God!

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiriting and Thought Provoking, December 29, 2011

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Steven S. Spears (Cleveland, TN, US) - See all my reviews

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I found this book engaging from start to finish. The author did a good job integrating history with his journey to Germany to research Zinzendorf. I was interested in the connection Zinzendorf had with Wesley as a means to better trace my theological roots through history. I was not disappointed.

This was an honest look at Zinzendorf. The author pointed out some of the struggles the community had. He included the excesses and corrections that had to be made as Zinzendorf sought to live his faith in very difficult times. I highly recommend this book. I made me want to live more faithful to Christ's call on our lives.