Angelic Monks and Earthly Men  -  Ludo J.R. Milis

Monasticism and its meaning to medieval society

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KORTE INHOUD

"Monasticism is often seen as a central driving force of the medieval world, 'a specific spiritual ideal and aim of perfection implemented as a lifestyle', which had a considerable impact on society as a whole. This challenging book re-examines this view, looking at how monastic ideals and practices interacted with the world outside the monastery walls." "Professor Milis begins with a definition of the concepts of early medieval, Benedictine and Cistercian monasticism, essential to any discussion of the sub...
1992 Taal: Engels zie alle details...

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Non-fictie > Geschiedenis >> Middeleeuwen (500 - 1500)

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1992 Uitgever: Boydell Press 170 paginas Taal: Engels ISBN-10: 0851153038 ISBN-13: 9780851153032