A study of life inside medieval monasteries that explores monastic spirituality, daily routines, contact with the outside world, and the historical impact of these foundational institutions on the Western world.
• Surveys the history of the monastery, describing its origins, purpose, geographic spread, and impact on the larger society
• Provides a glimpse of the rich and often idiosyncratic evidence that survives for medieval monasteries
• Emphasizes the pervasiveness of monasticism in medieval Europe, the versatility of the monastic tradition, and its remarkable survival
• Brings to life the interior experience of a typical monk or nun, allowing readers to understand what draws some individuals to the monastic life
A study of life inside medieval monasteries that explores monastic spirituality, daily routines, contact with the outside world, and the historical impact of these foundational institutions on the Western world.
• Surveys the history of the monastery, describing its origins, purpose, geographic spread, and impact on the larger society
• Provides a glimpse of the rich and often idiosyncratic evidence that survives for medieval monasteries
• Emphasizes the pervasiveness of monasticism in medieval Europe, the versatility of the monastic tradition, and its remarkable survival
• Brings to life the interior experience of a typical monk or nun, allowing readers to understand what draws some individuals to the monastic life
Daily Life in a Medieval Monastery (Daily Life Through History Series)
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Daily Life in a Medieval Monastery (Daily Life Through History Series)
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780313336553 |
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| Publisher: | Greenwood Publishing Group, Incorporated |
| Publication date: | 08/31/2013 |
| Series: | Greenwood Press Daily Life Through History Series |
| Pages: | 211 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.90(d) |
| Age Range: | 14 - 17 Years |