Language: English
Published by HardPress Publishing, 2019
ISBN 10: 0461366428 ISBN 13: 9780461366426
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Language: English
Published by Legare Street Press 2022-10, 2022
ISBN 10: 1017522464 ISBN 13: 9781017522464
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Published by London: Longman Brown Green and Longmans, 1855
Small 8vo. xv[i], 295[1]pp. Original ĵ vellum, paper covered boards, tp printed in red and black, te coloured o/w uncut. Binding lightly soiled, eps spotted.
Language: English
Published by HardPress Publishing, 2019
ISBN 10: 0461366428 ISBN 13: 9780461366426
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating and often shocking world of monasticism, a historical movement that began in the early days of Christianity and left a lasting mark on religious practices and cultural landscapes. The author, drawing on historical records and personal experience, explores the origins of monachism in the Egyptian desert, where individuals like Anthony the Hermit sought refuge and spiritual enlightenment in solitude. The book then traces the spread of monasticism, from its initial adoption by persecuted Christians to its institutionalization and expansion throughout the Roman world. The author examines the various monastic orders, their rules, and the lives of those who embraced the austere lifestyle, including both the celebrated saints and those who fell victim to its harshness. The book explores the contradictions of monasticism, its attraction to those seeking escape from worldly burdens and the darker side of its strict and sometimes cruel practices. It highlights the use of physical suffering and self-denial as pathways to spiritual purity and the influence of monastic communities on politics and culture. With a focus on the historical context of the time, the book offers a powerful exploration of the allure and dangers of a life devoted to seclusion and spiritual discipline, leaving readers with a deeper understanding of the complex motivations and social forces behind this enduring religious tradition. 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.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the origins, causes, and devastating effects of monasticism, an oppressive and inhumane system that has existed for centuries. The author traces its historical roots and examines the psychological and social forces that fostered its growth and persistence. Through a meticulous analysis of primary sources, the book uncovers the disturbing practices, extreme austerities, fanatical beliefs, and hierarchical structures that characterized monastic life. The author sheds light on the motivations and delusions that drove individuals to embrace this self-mortifying path. This book is a compelling and cautionary tale that exposes the dangers of religious extremism, the suppression of individuality, and the enduring impact of ancient beliefs and practices on contemporary society. 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.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the origins and effects of monasticism, a religious practice where individuals retreat from society to live an ascetic life dedicated to God. The author traces the history of monasticism from its roots in ancient Egypt to its widespread adoption in medieval Europe. The book explores the motivations of those who embraced monasticism, including a desire for spiritual purification, a fear of damnation, and a longing for a simpler life. It also discusses the various forms of monasticism, from the hermitic life of early desert dwellers to the communal life of later monastic orders. Ultimately, the book argues that monasticism has had a profound impact on Western civilization, shaping its religious, social, and cultural landscape. 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.
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Seller: Buchpark, Trebbin, Germany
Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 312 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.
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Published by London: Longman Brown Green and Longmans, 1855
16mo. pp.16/pp.295. A good tight original binding. Vellum spine with title printed in red, rather soiled. Plain papered boards, of a similar colour to the spine, corners rubbed. Original black endpapers, with small yellow booksellers label: "J. Fawn & Son, 18, Queens Road, Bristol." Halt title present. Title in red & black. Decorated headpiece to each section. Giving the roots and history of Anchorites, Coenobites, and the Franciscan order, this little volume also looks at the vows and discipline of the monks, monkish legends, and "the pernicious tendency of Monasticism, viewed in a Moral, Physical, and Scriptural Light." - See Contents page. Clean text throughout. A few page edges chipped, otherwise very good.
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