The Emergence of Monasticism
Author | : Marilyn Dunn |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 291 |
Release | : 2008-06-09 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780470795293 |
ISBN-10 | : 0470795298 |
Rating | : 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Emergence of Monasticism by : Marilyn Dunn
Download or read book The Emergence of Monasticism written by Marilyn Dunn and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-06-09 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Emergence of Monasticism offers a new approach to the subject, placing its development against the dynamic of both social and religious change. First study in any language to cover the formative period of medieval monasticism. Gives particular attention to the contribution of women to ascetic and monastic life.