| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 142 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Very short introductions ; 546 |
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Very short introductions ; 546.
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| Summary |
Monasticism is a social and religious phenomenon that originated in antiquity, which remains relevant in the 21st century. Monasticism: A Very Short Introduction discusses the history of monasticism from the earliest evidence for it, and the different types that have developed. It considers where monasteries are located around the world, and how their settings impact the everyday life and worldview of the monks and nuns who dwell in them. Exploring how monastic communities are organized, this VSI also looks at how all aspects of life are regimented. Finally, it discusses what the stories about saints communicate about monastic identity and ethics, and considers what place there is for monasticism in the modern world |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-136) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Monasticism and religious orders
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Monastic and religious life.
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RELIGION -- Monasticism.
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Monastic and religious life
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Monasticism and religious orders
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780191788321 |
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0191788325 |
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9780191027338 |
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0191027332 |
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9780191027345 |
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0191027340 |
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