Janet E. Burton
Monastic and Religious Orders in Britain, 1000-1300
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521377973
- author:
- Janet E. Burton
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 368
- Genre:
- Christianity Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Tracing the development of monasticism in England, Scotland and Wales from the late Anglo-Saxon period to 1300, this book explores how Britain responded to new European ideas on monastic life.
The author examines the impact of the Norman settlement on monastic communities, as well as their response to the needs of religious women. The book covers every aspect of monastic life, including daily routines, building design, intellectual contributions, and economic activities.
Particular attention is paid to the relationship between religious houses and their founders and patrons, highlighting the degree of dependence on local support. A key theme that emerges from the book is the tension between monastic ideals and the demands of the world.
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