Life in the medieval cloister / Julie Kerr.

Author/creator Kerr, Julie
Format Book
Publication InfoLondon ; New York : Continuum, 2009.
Descriptionxiv, 256 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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Subjects
Monastic and religious life--Europe. --History. --Middle Ages, 600-1500.
Monks--Europe. --Social conditions.
Monasticism and religious orders--Europe. --History. --Middle Ages, 600-1500.
Monasticism and religious orders--Great Britain. --History. --Middle Ages, 600-1500.
Monasticism and religious orders for women--England. --History. --Middle Ages, 600-1500.
Monasteries--Great Britain. --History. --To 1500.
Cistercian monasteries.
Benedictine monasteries.

Contents The precinct, the people, the daily regime -- The severity of monastic life (1) : diet, sleep, clothing, and bathing -- The severity of monastic life (2) : family ties, health, and sickness -- The sound of silence (1) : the silence of the cloister -- The sound of silence (2) : the silence of the night -- A life of obedience -- Crimes and misdemeanours -- The work of God (1) : the communal life -- The work of God (2) : the monk alone.
Abstract This book will make an important contribution to our understanding of monastic life by exploring key aspects that have been either inadequately addressed or overlooked by historians. For example, what effect did the ascetic lifestyle have on the monks' physical health and mental well-being? How difficult was it for newcomers to adapt to the rigours of the cloister? Drawing on chronicles, letters, customaries and miracle stories, the experience of medieval monastic life will be presented through the monks' own words.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 235-247) and index.
Genre/formHistory.
LCCN 2010292213
ISBN9781847251619 (hbk.)
ISBN1847251617 (hbk.)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks BX2470 .K47 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold