| Monasticism: A Very Short Introduction Contributor(s): Davis, Stephen J. (Author), Verner, Adam (Narrated by) |
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ISBN: 1515931366 ISBN-13: 9781515931362 Publisher: Tantor Audio OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: MP3 CD - Other Formats Published: December 2018 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Monasticism - Religion | Christian Living - General |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.4" W x 7.4" (0.20 lbs) |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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| Publisher Description: Monasticism is a social and religious phenomenon which originated in antiquity and which still remains relevant in the twenty-first century. But what, exactly, is it, and how is it distinguished from other kinds of religious and non-religious practice? In this Very Short Introduction Stephen J. Davis discusses the history of monasticism, from our earliest evidence for it, and the different types which have developed from antiquity to the present day. He considers where monasteries are located, from East Asia to North America, and everywhere in between, and how their settings impact the everyday life and worldview of the monks and nuns who dwell there. Exploring how monastic communities are organized, he also looks at how aspects of life like food, sleep, sex, work, and prayer are regimented. Finally, Davis discusses what the stories about saints communicate about monastic identity and ethics, and considers what place there is for monasticism in the modern world. |
Contributor Bio(s): Davis, Stephen J.: - Stephen J. Davis is Professor of Religious Studies, History, and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Yale University, specializing in the history of ancient and medieval Christianity, with a special focus on the eastern Mediterranean and the Near East.Verner, Adam: - Adam Verner has narrated over one hundred books, including the AudioFile Earphones Award winner Pavilion of Women by Pearl S. Buck. Adam works as a full-time voice actor and on stage in Chicago. |