9780259599005 - Monastic Institutions: Their Origin, Progress, Nature, and Tendency (Classic Reprint) de Day, Samuel Phillips (3 resultados)

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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the origins and effects of monasticism, a religious practice where individuals retreat from society to live an ascetic life dedicated to God. The author traces the history of monasticism from its roots in ancient Egypt to its widespread adoption in medieval Europe. The book explores the motivations of those who embraced monasticism, including a desire for spiritual purification, a fear of damnation, and a longing for a simpler life. It also discusses the various forms of monasticism, from the hermitic life of early desert dwellers to the communal life of later monastic orders. Ultimately, the book argues that monasticism has had a profound impact on Western civilization, shaping its religious, social, and cultural landscape. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.