The evolution of the monastic ideal from the earliest times down to the coming of the friars : a second chapter in the history of Christian renunciation / by Herbert B. Workman
London : Charles H. Kelly, 1913. 1st edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled, sun-toned, and rubbed as with age. Scattered foxing throughout and to the pages. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #417309
Physical description; xxi, 368 pages ; 21 cm. Notes; "Abbreviations and editions": pages xv-xxi. Appendix: A. On the sources of our knowledge of early Egyptian monasticism (p. [368]-360)--B. Additional bibliography (p. 361-368). "Additional bibliography": pages 361-363." Contents; Historic survey of the ideas of Monasticism -- The history of Monasticism as an institution to the coming of Benedict -- St. Benedict and his order -- The ideals of Monasticism in the Celtic church -- The development of Monasticism from St. Benedict to St. Francis -- The coming of the Friars -- The message of Monasticism -- Appendix A : The sources of our knowledge of early Monasticism -- Appendix B : Additional bibliography. Subjects; Monasticism and religious orders. Monasticism and religious orders History. Monastic and religious life History Early church, ca. 30-600. Monastic and religious life History Middle Ages, 600-1500.
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