Isbn: 9781331756514 - english monasticism: its rise and influence (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

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

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

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the rise and influence of monasticism in England. The author traces its development through the Benedictine and Franciscan phases, exploring how it shaped art, literature, and social life. The focus is on Glastonbury Abbey, one of the oldest and most powerful religious institutions in England, providing a detailed picture of monastic life. The book argues that monasticism played a vital role in the formation of modern civilization and the preservation of ancient knowledge during Europe's Dark Ages. Despite societal degeneration and the corruption that plagued the system later on, the charitable work of these institutions was significant. The author contends that the Reformation, far from being an apostasy, was a return to an earlier, purer form of Christianity prevalent before the Augustinian mission, thus re-establishing the true apostolic descent of the English Church. 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.…