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Monasticism: A Very Short Introduction
Contributor(s): Davis, Stephen J. (Author), Verner, Adam (Narrated by)

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 ISBN: 1400172721     ISBN-13: 9781400172726
Publisher: Tantor Audio
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Binding Type: Compact Disc - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: December 2018
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BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Monasticism
- Religion | Christian Living - General
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.4" W x 6.4" L (0.30 lbs)
Themes:
- Religious Orientation - Christian
Features: Price on Product, Unabridged
 
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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.
 
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