Jotischky, Andrew

The Monastic World: A 1,200-Year History

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ISBN 13:: 9780300208566
author:: Jotischky, Andrew
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Yale University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 432
Dimensions:: 16 x 24 x 3.8 centimetres (0.66
Genre:: Religion, Christianity, Christian Church,
Condition:: New
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The Monastic World: A 1,200-year History This comprehensive history of medieval monasticism spans over a thousand years, from the late Roman Empire to the sixteenth century. Andrew Jotischky explores the origins, development, and impact of monasteries and convents on European society. Monasteries played a vital role in caring for the poor, elderly, and sick, while also providing education and intellectual pursuits. They were centres of power and property, yet also fostered artistic and theological innovation. This book brings together the stories of Orthodox and western monasticism, as well as the experiences of women, to create a rich and nuanced portrait of medieval monastic life. By tracing the history of monasticism from its beginnings to its decline, Jotischky sheds new light on the complex and multifaceted nature of these religious institutions.

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