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Monastic And Religious Orders In Britain

  • Hardback
  • 368 pages
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • 14 x 21.6 x 2.4 cm

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For history enthusiasts and scholars of monastic life

Uncovers the evolution of monasticism from 650 to 1300

You will gain insights into religious orders' impact on society

This book explores the rich history of monasticism in Britain.

This book traces the development of monasticism in England, Scotland and Wales from the last half century of Anglo-Saxon England to 1300. It explores the nature of the impact of the Norman settlement on monastic life, and how Britain responded to new, European ideas on monastic life. In particular, it examines Britain's response to the needs of religious women. It covers every aspect of the life and work of the religious orders: their daily life, the buildings in which they lived, their contribution to intellectual developments and to the economy. Particular attention is paid to the relationship between religious houses and their founders and patrons. This shows the degree of dependence of religious houses on local patrons. Indeed, one major theme which emerges from the book is the constant tension between the ideals of monastic communities and the demands of the world.
Monastic And Religious Orders In Britain and Monastic and Religious Orders in Britain, 1000-1300
Monastic and Religious Orders in Britain, 1000-1300Monastic And Religious Orders In Britain

  • Title

    Monastic And Religious Orders In Britain

  • Author

    Janet E. Burton

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    Cambridge University Press

  • Published

    January 1994

  • Weight

    500g

  • Page Count

    368

  • Dimensions

    14 x 21.6 x 2.4 cm

  • ISBN

    9780521374415

  • ISBN-10

    0521374413

  • Eden Code

    1098653

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