Monasteriales Indicia: Anglo-Saxon Monastic Sign-language Book by British Library

Debby Banham

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Language: English

Published by Anglo-Saxon Books, 1991

0951620940 / 9780951620946

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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Softcover. English. Pub Year 1991, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> Monasteriales Indicia is a significant text that offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of monks during the early Middle Ages. Written in Old English and preserved within a mid-eleventh-century manuscript, this work comprises 127 symbols employed by Anglo-Saxon monks in accordance with the Benedictine Rule, which prohibited verbal communication. These signs illustrate various aspects of monastic life, including the food consumed, the clothing worn, the ecclesiastical texts read during services, the tools used in daily activities, and the individuals monks encountered both within and outside the monastery. Consequently, this text provides an intriguing insight into the experiences and circumstances of monastic life nearly a thousand years ago.Accompanied by a parallel translation, Monasteriales Indicia is accessible to non-specialists, allowing them to engage with the material and form their own conclusions. The introduction offers a concise overview of the text?s historical and contextual background, along with a consideration of later evidence pertaining to monastic sign language in England. Detailed notes enhance the reading experience by addressing textual relationships, interpreting challenges, and discussing the historical implications of the signs presented.Through its unique content and approach, Monasteriales Indicia serves not only as a scholarly resource but also as a bridge connecting contemporary readers with the lives of monks from a bygone era. This work is a valuable addition for those interested in the intricacies of monastic culture and the evolution of communication within such communities. (LL).

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Monasteriales Indicia: Anglo-Saxon Monastic Sign-language Book by British Library
Author
Debby Banham
Publisher
Anglo-Saxon Books
Publication year
1991
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Softcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
0951620940
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9780951620946
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