Monasticism A Very Short Introduction
Download Monasticism A Very Short Introduction full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online free Monasticism A Very Short Introduction ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!
Author | : Stephen J. Davis |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 169 |
Release | : 2018-01-18 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0191027332 |
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.
Author | : Stephen J. Davis |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 169 |
Release | : 2018 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0198717644 |
Explores the phenomenon of monasteries from antiquity to present day as cloister places of refuge where fundamental aspects of life are regimented and spirituality is practiced.
Author | : Jolyon Mitchell |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 161 |
Release | : 2012-11-29 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 0199585237 |
Martyrdom is a controversial topic, with a long history of provoking fierce debate. In this Very Short Introduction Jolyon Mitchell provides a historical analysis to understand the contemporary debates surrounding martyrdom. Using examples from a variety of contexts around the world, he explores how it has evolved, and what it means today.
Author | : Linda Woodhead |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 145 |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0199687749 |
This is a short, accessible analysis of Christianity that focuses on its social and cultural diversity as well as its historical dimensions.
Author | : Bernice M. Kaczynski |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 743 |
Release | : 2020 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0199689733 |
The Oxford Handbook of Christian Monasticism addresses, for the first time in one volume, multiple strands of Christian monastic practice. Forty-four essays consider historical and thematic aspects of the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Protestant, and Anglican traditions, as well as contemporary 'new monasticism'.
Author | : Thich Nhat Hanh |
Publisher | : Parallax Press |
Total Pages | : 226 |
Release | : 2021-09-28 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1952692016 |
Here are practice poems, novice precepts, and "Mindful Manners" on how to be a Buddhist monk and nun in the Plum Village tradition. With inspiration for every step in the monastic timetable from "Waking Up" and "Taking the First Steps of the Day" to "Lighting a Candle" in the evening, this book was originally compiled for novices who are still learning how to practice mindfulness in daily life. Thus it is perfect for beginners in mindfulness who wish to make progress in their practice at home, for young people considering a life in a spiritual community, and especially for followers of Thich Nhat Hanh who wish to deepen their understanding of the monastic way of life today.
Author | : Rory McEntee |
Publisher | : Orbis Books |
Total Pages | : 347 |
Release | : 2015-03-31 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1608335534 |
Author | : Jane Fitz-Gibbon |
Publisher | : Xlibris Corporation |
Total Pages | : 227 |
Release | : 2012-09 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1479707198 |
Like an underground river, the monastic tradition keeps on resurging in a host of unexpected times and places. Secular Monasticism, A Journey describes one of its most recent incarnations. The founders and members of the Lindisfarne Community share with us their bold attempt to be a secular monastic religious order open to the exigencies of the contemporary world. Age-old wisdom once again reveals its perennial relevance in helping us learn how to be followers of Christ in God's today. Brother John, Taizé In the first five pages, I thought of ten people I know who should read this book: young people, old people, all people tired of taken-for-granted spirituality. Devour this book. Let it help you dream up a way of joining or creating a micro-community of prayer and action that frees you to experiment in following the ways of Christ. That´s what these folks have done. This story helps us imagine ourselves out of the boxes and buildings Christianity has become. The Rev. Dr. Dori Baker, Scholar-in-Residence, The Fund for Theological Education Lindisfarne Community has graciously accepted God's call to dance with the radical (and sometimes wearying) changes of our time. Like the Celts, they find meaning in their ongoing spiritual evolution through poetry and story, through a willingness to navigate the waters of the soul while remaining fiercely loyal to the good earth that bore us and nurtures us. Like the Celts, this family of secular monastics hungers more for mystical union with the Divine Mystery than for any trappings of earthly renown or success. Carl McColman, author and blogger (from the foreword)
Author | : Linda Kulzer |
Publisher | : Liturgical Press |
Total Pages | : 226 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780814625712 |
Benedict in the World presents biographical sketches of nineteen men and women who were oblates of the Order of St. Benedict, that is, members of the Benedictine family of a given monastery who lived in the world, observing the Rule of St. Benedict as they raised families and pursued professions and careers. Dorothy Day, Rumer Godden, Jacques and Raïssa Maritain, Walker Percy, H. A. Reinhold, and Elena Cornaro are among the oblate subjects of this book.
Author | : Mitri Raheb |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 711 |
Release | : 2020-12-15 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1538124181 |
This work represents the current and most relevant content on the studies of how Christianity has fared in the ancient home of its founder and birth. Much has been written about Christianity and how it has survived since its migration out of its homeland but this comprehensive reference work reassesses the geographic and demographic impact of the dramatic changes in this perennially combustible world region. The Rowman & Littlefield Handbook of Christianity in the Middle East also spans the historical, socio-political and contemporary settings of the region and importantly describes the interactions that Christianity has had with other major/minor religions in the region.