Life Together:  The Biblical Understanding of Community 
By William E. Hull

I. Exodus and Conquest
II. Monarchy and Prophecy
III. Division and Exile
IV. Return and Rebuilding
V. Danger and Diversity
VI: Jesus and His Disciples 
VII. The Early Church
Endnotes

The most cohesive force uniting the People of God during their long journey through Scripture was a tenacious sense of community. Over the centuries their life assumed many forms: family clan, tribal confederation, national monarchy, faithful remnant, holy congregation, sectarian commune, messianic movement. They were led by patriarchs, judges, kings, priests, scribes, apostles, and elders. Often challenged by external conflict or by internal controversy, they nevertheless maintained continuity in the midst of change because of an unshakable conviction that they had been chosen and called by God. (Large Document) 
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