How to Live Like a Monk: Medieval Wisdom for Modern Life

Cybulskie, DaniĆ le

ISBN 10: 078921413X / ISBN 13: 9780789214133

Published by Abbeville Press, 2021

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Synopsis:

How medieval monastic practices ― with their emphasis on a healthy body, mind, and soul ― can inspire us to live fuller lives

“This is a brilliant concept, beautifully delivered… told with great knowledge, with a view to passing on lessons learnt many hundreds of years ago, but still so relevant today. This highly original work is the perfect antidote to the stresses of modern life.” - Charles Spencer, historian and best-selling author

We know that they prayed, sang, and wore long robes ― but what was it really like to be a monk? Though monastic living may seem unimaginable to us moderns, it has relevance for today. This book illuminates the day-to-day of medieval European monasticism, showing how you can apply the principles of monastic living ― like finding balance and peace ― to your life.

Using wit and insight, medievalist and podcaster Daničle Cybulskie dives into the history of monasticism in each chapter and then reveals applications for today, such as the benefits of healthy eating, streamlining routines, gardening, and helping others. She shares how monks authentically embraced their spiritual calling, and were also down to earth: they wrote complaints about being cold in the manuscripts they copied, made beer and wine, and even kept bees.

This book features original illustrations by Anna Lobanova, as well as more than 100 colour reproductions from medieval manuscripts. It is for anyone interested in the Middle Ages and those seeking inspiration for how to live a full life, even when we’re confined to the cloister ― or our homes.

About the Author: Daničle Cybulskie is the author of "Life in Medieval Europe" and "The Five-Minute Medievalist". She co-runs Medievalists.net and is the creator and host of The Medieval Podcast.

Bibliographic Details

Title: How to Live Like a Monk: Medieval Wisdom for...
Publisher: Abbeville Press
Publication Date: 2021
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Lobanova, Anna
Condition: Very Good