The Secret History Of Medieval Monasteries

Andrew jotischky’s the monastic world takes readers on a fascinating journey through 1,200 years of monastic history, from its humble beginnings in the deserts of egypt to its powerful. From focusing on the heritage of history writing “from within”—produced by the members of religious communities in past and modern contexts—it examines key features of the. Aug 1, 2014 · after the early medieval period most monks and nuns (the latter called monacae, sanctimoniale s, or nonnains) came to live in abbeys or priories that were for men or women.