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Cambridge University Press The Trial of the Templars Canto Classics
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Cambridge University Press Monastic Life in AngloSaxon England c.600900
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Cambridge University Press Silence and Sign Language in Medieval Monasticism The Cluniac Tradition c9001200 68 Cambridge Studies in Medieval Life and Thought Fourth Series Series Number 68
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Cambridge University Press Monastic Economies in Late Antique Egypt and Palestine
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Cambridge University Press The Making of the Monastic Community of Fulda c.744c.900
Book SynopsisThe monastic community of Fulda was one of the most powerful institutions in early medieval Europe. Tracing its development from its foundation in the 740s over 150 years, this interdisciplinary study presents a vivid picture of life in this monastery and also in early medieval religious communities in general.Trade Review'Raaijmakers's meticulous study is of interest for graduate students and scholars interested in early medieval religion, the history of monasticism, or the complex relationships between religious institutions and the wider world.' Owen M. Phelan, Religious Studies ReviewTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. The early years: Boniface; 2. After Boniface's death: from familia to institution; 3. Baugulf: the cultivation of learning, land and the church; 4. Ratger: church and conflict; 5. Eigil: new unity; 6. Hrabanus I: reform and record; 7. Hrabanus II: sins, saints and the stability of the realm; 8. Royal power and monastic prayer; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.
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Cambridge University Press The Monks of Westminster Being a Register of the Brethren of the Convent from the Time of the Confessor to the Dissolution Cambridge Library Collection Medieval History
Book SynopsisFor this 1916 work, Archdeacon E. H. Pearce searched through the extensive muniments of Westminster Abbey to provide a list of all the known members of the monastic community until the Dissolution. Over 700 individuals are included, with all the information about them available to the author. While the list is not complete, and the use of other sources would add additional names for the early period, Pearce completed a remarkable achievement. Westminster was a substantial foundation, with an average community of 47 for the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. About half of these, who held some office or function, are naturally better documented than ordinary monks. Scholarship was evidently valued by the abbey, although the majority of the writings evidenced were on the history of the community rather than theological or literary works. Some monks were supported at Oxford, but little is known of the education offered to the remainder.Table of Contents1. Preface; 2. Introduction; 3. Register of monks; 4. Lists of abbots, priors and obedientiaries; 5. Apendix; 6. Index of monks; 7. General index.
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Cambridge University Press Monastic Education in Late Antiquity
Book SynopsisBased on a close rereading of material and textual remains, this volume challenges the interpretation of early Christian monasticism as a movement of anti-intellectual rustics. The various chapters explore how teaching was rooted in classical rhetoric, and examine practices that align with philosophical models of ancient education.Table of ContentsPart I. The Language of Education: 1. Early monasticism and the concept of a 'School' Samuel Rubenson; 2. Translating paideia: education in the Greek and Latin versions of the Life of Anthony Peter Gemeinhardt; 3. Paideia, piety and power: Emperors and Monks in Socrates' Church History Andreas Westergren; Part II. Elementary Education and Literacy: 4. The Educational and Cultural Background of Egyptian Monks Roger Bagnall; 5. 'Excavating the Excavations' of early monastic education Lillian I. Larsen; 6. Homer and Menandri Sententiae in Upper Egyptian monastic settings Anastasia Maravela; Part III. Grammar and Rhetoric: 7. The school of Didymus the blind in the light of the Tura find Blossom Stefaniw; 8. Affecting rhetoric: the adoption of Ethopoeia in Evagrius of Pontus' ascetic program Ellen Muehlberger; 9. Classical education in sixth century Coptic monasticism: the example of Rufus of Shotep Mark Sheridan; Part IV. Philosophy: 10. The virtue of being uneducated: attitudes towards classical paideia in early monasticism and ancient philosophy Henrik Rydell Johnsén; 11. Plato between school and cell: biography and competition in the fifth-century philosophical field Arthur Urbano; 12. Pythagorean traditions in Early Christian asceticism Daniele Pevarello; Part V. Manuscript and Literary Production: 13. Textual fluidity and authorial revision: the case of Cassian and Palladius Britt Dahlman; 14. Production, distribution, and ownership of books in the monasteries of Upper Egypt: the evidence of the Nag Hammadi Colophons Hugo Lundhaug and Lance Jenott; 15. Greek thought, Arabic culture: approaching the Arabic recensions of the Apophthegmata Patrum Jason Zaborowski.
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The University of Chicago Press A Monastery in Time The Making of Mongolian
Book SynopsisDescribes the life of a Mongolian Buddhist monastery - the Mergen Monastery in Inner Mongolia - from inside its walls. From the Qing occupation of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries through the Cultural Revolution, the authors tell a story of religious formation, suppression, and survival over a history that spans three centuries.Trade Review"A Monastery in Time is a tremendously original product of almost fifteen years of painstaking scholarship. Caroline Humphrey and Hurelbaatar Ujeed combine an ethnography of a particular site, the Mergen Monastery in Inner Mongolia, with a theoretically informed description of what a tradition - the Mongolian Buddhist tradition or any tradition - actually is. The results are impressive both for the theory and for the ethnography of an important but little-known religious community." (Christopher P. Atwood, Indiana University)"
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University of Chicago Press Reading in the Wilderness Private Devotion and
Book SynopsisPresents an argument that Additional MS 37049, a Carthusian miscellany housed in the British Library closes the gap between group spectatorship and private study in late medieval England. This book addresses the manuscript's texts and illustrations to examine connections between reading and performance within the solitary monk's cell and outside.Trade Review"Jessica Brantley's Reading in the Wilderness is an impressive, thorough, and thoughtful analysis of one of the most important of all fifteenth-century English manuscripts. In addition to providing a much-needed discussion of a densely illustrated compendium, the book provides a good general discussion of Carthusian patronage of the arts and attitudes towards the visual arts, which has long represented a lacuna in the literature." - Jeffrey F. Hamburger, Harvard University"
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The University of Chicago Press Life Death in a Venetian Convent The Chronicle
Book SynopsisThis chronicle recount the history of the collective life of nuns in the convent of Corpus Domini, whose cloistered life was touched by the Great Western Schism and the Council of Constance. The necrology provides details of the lives of nearly 50 nuns who lived and died in the convent.
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University of Chicago Press Book for the Hour of Recreation The Other Voice
Book SynopsisMaria de San Jose Salazar took the veil as a discalced (barefoot) Carmelite nun in 1571, becoming one of Teresa de Avila's most important collaborators in religious reform. This work is a defense of the practice of setting aside hours of the day for conversation, music and plays.
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University of Chicago Press American Congregations Volume 2 New Perspectives
Book SynopsisBuilding upon the empirical foundation provided by the historical studies in the first volume of this project, this book brings together historians, sociologists, theologians and ethicists for an interdisciplinary conversation on the study of American congregations.
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux THOUGHTS IN SOLITUDE
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The Catholic University of America Press Restoration of the Monastery of Saint Martin of
Book SynopsisAn English translation of this significant account which tells the story of the chain of events leading to the restoration of the abandoned monastery of St. Martin's by its one-time abbot Herman of Tournai.
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Liturgical Press The Benedictine Handbook
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Liturgical Press Benedictine Daily Prayer
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Anyone who desires to pray Christian daily prayer offices will welcome this fresh revision of Benedictine Daily Prayer. Much easier to use with less turning of pages, a generous selection of psalmody, additional readings from patristic sources for all three years, arranged in two-week cycles-all these features make this a more accessible and rich resource for a wide ecumenical company of prayer. Indispensable to daily spiritual practice." Don E. Saliers, Cannon Professor of Theology and Liturgy, Emeritus, Theologian-in-Residence, Emory University"Everything you need to pray the monastic Liturgy of the Hours is here between two covers. If you are traveling, praying alone, or simply looking for patristic readings to enrich your lectio, this book will satisfy. It is both user-friendly and rich in resources. The Press has given us a truly liturgical treasure." Irene Nowell, OSB, Mount Saint Scholastica, Atchison, Kansas"Benedictine Prayer offers a resource for a Benedictine way of praying the hours which draws on both a rich tradition and on a lengthy experience of responding to pastoral needs since the 1940's. It will be particularly suitable for those who wish to pray the office outside the monastery but it will also be a helpful resource for any monastic communities who work to re-shape their own celebrations of the Work of God."Columba McCann, Ecclesia orans"I loved this breviary. The jewel of the hours in this prayer book is Vigils. Indeed, this is a great prayer book."Mark Plaiss, Cistercian Studies Quarterly“This magnificent edition is an indispensable resource. A rare resource for everyday prayer.”Catholic Media Association
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University of Hawai'i Press Unsui Diary of Zen Monastic Life
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Quest Books,U.S. Questions from the City Answers from the Forest
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Quest Books,U.S. The Templars and the Grail Knights of the Quest
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Griffith Institute Coptic and Greek Texts Relating to the
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St Michael's Abbey Press A Sacrifice of Praise
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St Michael's Abbey Press On the Religious Life
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Orbis Books (USA) Thomas Merton: Essential Writings
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Orbis Books (USA) The Thomas Merton Encyclopedia
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Orbis Books (USA) Cold War Letters
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Orbis Books (USA) Martyr of the Amazon: The Life of Sister Dorothy
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University of Scranton Press,U.S. Regulars and the Secular Realm: The Benedictines
Book SynopsisIn the late eighteenth century, the French Republic evicted religious orders from their monasteries and forced them back into secular life. "Regulars and the Secular Realm" is a detailed account of the monks' plight, chronicling the injustices perpetrated by government officials as well as the general antagonism towards the Catholic Church. As Mary Kathryn Robinson reveals, this fraught period of history offered a promise of 'liberty for all' - except Catholics. This vivid recounting of Benedictines and the French Revolution will interest scholars and history buffs alike.
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University of Scranton Press,U.S. Regulars and the Secular Realm: The Benedictines
Book SynopsisIn the late eighteenth century, the French Republic evicted religious orders from their monasteries and forced them back into secular life. "Regulars and the Secular Realm" is a detailed account of the monks' plight, chronicling the injustices perpetrated by government officials as well as the general antagonism towards the Catholic Church. As Mary Kathryn Robinson reveals, this fraught period of history offered a promise of 'liberty for all' - except Catholics. This vivid recounting of Benedictines and the French Revolution will interest scholars and history buffs alike.
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Messenger Publications Counsels of the Holy Spirit: A Reading of St
Book SynopsisMany books have already been written on spiritual counselling, especially in the Ignatian tradition. But very few consider how Ignatius gave spiritual advice in his letters, directed to various and specific situations. If God really leads us in our spiritual journey, as Ignatius believed, what is the role of the spiritual adviser? What part is played by the numerous rules given in the Spiritual Exercises? The letters show that Ignatius really wanted to give scope to his correspondents and to their awareness of the work of the Holy Spirit within them. Ignatius deployed a “Pedagogy of Consolation” in which his correspondents were trained to exercise their own spiritual agency by discovering God’s abundant gifts. It was clear to Ignatius that a counselling relationship was first grounded in God’s freedom but also in the freedom of the person who asks for assistance. In six chapters, Patrick C. Goujon focuses on eight letters. He offers a careful reading which emphasizes what makes giving spiritual help possible in a conversation. We are shown how Ignatius deals with decision-making and with obstacles in the spiritual life. He is also revealed giving encouragement and correction and advising about how to offer these to others. His aim is to help people grow in freedom which, in turn, permits them to live according to God’s will. Through his letters, we are allowed to enter not only Ignatius’s study, the famous camerata in Rome, but also into his heart. “This volume is an excellent introduction to the letters of Ignatius of Loyola (…) making it an important scholarly contribution not only for those interested in Ignatian spirituality, but also for those interested in the history of spirituality more broadly”, Mark Rotsaert, ARSITrade Review‘Anyone interested in Ignatian spirituality will read this book – it is challenging and transforming. Your life will be changed in reading this book.’ -- Eileen Quinn Knight * Catholic Profiles *‘This is a delightful and welcome addition to Ignatian literature. It will enrich the reader with a greater knowledge and love of Ignatius.’ -- Denis Blackledge SJ * Catholic South West newspaper *'ANYONE with an interest in understanding more about Ignatian spirituality may find this scholarly exploration of St Ignatius's letters helpful.' -- William Scholes * The Irish News *‘an excellent introduction to the teachings and spirituality of St Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits’ -- Ruadhán Jones * The Irish Catholic *'an excellent theoretical background to read the letters of Ignatius... Goujon provides interpretative keys that can be effectively employed in various situations that need counsel ...' * Archivum Historicum Societatis Iesu *'...clear, well-structured and practical...to be recommended, especially for spiritual directors and those training in this important ministry.' * The Furrow *
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Parallax Press Healing: A Woman's Journey from Doctor to Nun
Book SynopsisThis extraordinary story takes the reader from the rice fields of Vietnam to the peaceful surrounding of Thich Nhat Hanh’s monastery in Plum Village where Sister Dang Nghiem took refuge. There she gained a deep understanding of the Buddhist teachings of mindfulness forged in the fire of her own life experience. Ordained as a nun by Thich Nhat Hanh, who gave her the name "Dang Nghiem," (adornment with nondiscrimination) Healing shows how the insights gained by her personal experiences now enable Sister Dang Nghiem to become a support and resource for others. With humor, insight, and an irrepressible sense of joy, Sister Dang Nghiem story demonstrates how one woman’s unique path can provide clarity and guidance for everyone.Foreword by Thich Nhat Hanh
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ATF Press The Church in China
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Brepols N.V. Religious and Laity in Western Europe, 1000-1400:
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Brepols N.V. Women in the Medieval Monastic World
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Brepols N.V. Life and Death at a Nubian Monastery: The
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Ifao Vie Quotidienne Des Moines En Orient Et En
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Harrassowitz Voices from Dabra Zamaddo: Acts of Abba
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Harrassowitz Prosopographie Der Missionare Im Karolingischen
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Schwabe Verlagsgruppe Aufklarung Uber Religion: Literarische
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EOS - Editions Sankt Ottilien Church, Society and Monasticism: Acts of the
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EOS - Editions Sankt Ottilien Monasticism Between Culture and Cultures: Acts of
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EOS - Editions Sankt Ottilien Mission and Monasticism: Acts of the
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EOS - Editions Sankt Ottilien Monasticism and Economy: Rediscovering an
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Peeters Publishers The Mystical Space of Carmel: A Commentary on the
Book SynopsisMount Carmel, viewed as a holy place by Jews, Christians and Muslims, is where the prophet Elijah is venerated. For many centuries hermits have followed his example and monks regard him as their Father. During the crusades, around 1200 A.D., a small group of hermits settled around the spring of Elijah to lead a contemplative life there in silence and solitude. To the first Carmelites this geographic location was a mystical space in which to live in the presence of God alone. Albert, patriarch of Jerusalem, gave them a life rule (1206-1214) which, at the time of their expulsion by the Saracens in 1247, was adapted to new circumstances by pope Innocent IV. In consequence, the mystical space of Carmel with its contemplative life is experienced wherever they are given a place and God calls them. The commentary presents the Carmel as a spiritual model which is ideally suited as accompaniment on the spiritual journey of all who know themselves called to a life in God's presence in the desert of their life.
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Peeters Publishers Monastic Tradition in Eastern Christianity and
Book SynopsisThis volume's focus is threefold, thus corresponding to its tri-partite topical division: to analyze Eastern monasticism's unique place in the life transforming journey to theosis; Eastern monasticism's hospitality and mutual encounters with culture; and Eastern and Western monasticism's hospitality to Christian and non-Christian religions, including Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam (even though Islam does not have any monastic institution, its adherents have been historically in dialogue with Christian monastics and have the potential to achieve a spiritual affinity with monks of other religious traditions). The three parts of the volume share one unifying argument: monasticism's special call to spiritually symbiotic relationship or impact on the very socio-politic-historic structures of reality. The topics are explored from historical, theological, and literary standpoints. The volume's overall intention is to help make monastic ecumenical engagement or its potential for inter-faith dialogue better known, appreciated, and relevant within inter-religious dialogue.
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Peeters Publishers Cel en wereld: Kartuizers en boeken in Roermond
Book SynopsisVan de kartuizers zegt men dat zij een speciale en heilige relatie met boek en bibliotheek hebben. Volgens de master narrative onderscheiden de monniken van Bruno zich in de omvang van hun collecties, de zorg voor het boek en de spirituele representatie van beide. Dat iconische verhaal evoceert enkel de handschriftentijd. De ontdekking van de zeldzaam gedetailleerde en meticuleuze bibliotheekcatalogus (1742) van de Roermondse kartuis Bethlehem, maakt het mogelijk de mythe van kartuizer en boek te toetsen. Deze studie, in november 2012 in Nijmegen als proefschrift verdedigd, onderzoekt hoe met de handschriften werd omgesprongen, hoe de ontwikkeling van de bibliotheek ná de vijftiende eeuw verliep, en hoe die ontwikkeling beïnvloed werd door de boekenmarkt. De analyse van het achttiende-eeuwse bibliotheekbeheer toont vervolgens hoe de kartuizers met hun boeken omgingen in een periode die tot nu toe zowel door de wetenschappelijke literatuur als door de bevlogen verhalen veronachtzaamd werd.
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Peeters Publishers The Carthusians in the Low Countries: Studies in
Book SynopsisMost of the essays gathered in this volume evolved from papers that were delivered at a conference in the former charterhouse Our Lady of Bethlehem in Roermond (1376). This conference was held on the occasion of The Secret of Silence. The Hidden World of the Carthusians of Roermond (27 March – 21 June 2009), an international exhibition that explored the history and spirituality of the Carthusians, highlighting the Order’s outstanding artworks now kept in public and private collections. The current volume explores the history of the Carthusians and their cultural and spiritual heritage in the Low Countries. It presents Carthusian monasticism as a multidimensional phenomenon requiring a multidisciplinary approach that explains the broader historical dimension of the Carthusian Order in relation to its local manifestations, cultural forms, and the centrality of its spirituality.
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