Monasticism: A Very Short Introduction by Stephen J. Davis (Paperback, 2018)

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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. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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PublisherOxford University Press
ISBN-139780198717645
eBay Product ID (ePID)236641401

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Book TitleMonasticism: a Very Short Introduction
AuthorStephen J. Davis
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicBuddhism, Religious History, Christianity
Publication Year2018
Number of Pages168 Pages

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Item Height174mm
Item Width114mm
Item Weight128g

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Title_AuthorStephen J. Davis
Series TitleVery Short Introductions
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

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