James G. Clark
The Benedictines in the Middle Ages (Monastic Orders)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781843839736
- author:
- James G. Clark
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Boydell Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 392
- Dimensions:
- 1.9 x 15.2 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, Anglo-Saxon 500-1000
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Benedictines in the Middle Ages by James G. Clark provides a comprehensive survey of the origins, development, and influence of the most important monastic orders in medieval Europe. From their early diaspora to the challenge of continental reformation, this comparative study follows the Benedictine Order over eleven centuries. The men and women who followed the sixth-century customs of Saint Benedict formed the most enduring and influential religious order of the Latin middle ages. Their liturgical practice and taste for learning served as a model for the medieval church, shaping their social organisation, economy, and environment in many regions of Europe. This book offers a unique perspective on the role of the Benedictines in shaping medieval Europe, exploring how they created and consolidated Christian communities, directed social development, and exerted influence on cultural and intellectual trends.
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