Monasticism: A Very Short Introduction
Monasticism: A Very Short Introduction Monasticism is a social and religious phenomenon which originated in antiquity and which still remains relevant in the twenty-first century. Davis discusses the…
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Monasticism: A Very Short Introduction
Monasticism is a social and religious phenomenon which originated in antiquity and which still remains relevant in the twenty-first century. Davis discusses the history of monasticism, from our earliest evidence for it, and the different types which have developed from antiquity to the present day. But what, exactly, is it, and how is it distinguished from other kinds of religious and non-religious practice?In this Very Short Introduction Stephen J.
Exploring how monastic communities are organized, he also looks at how aspects of life like food, sleep, sex, work, and prayer are regimented. He considers where monasteries are located, from East Asia to North America, and everywhere in between, and how their settings impact the everyday life and worldview of the monks and nuns who dwell there. Finally, Davis discusses what the stories about saints communicate about monastic