English Monastic Life

By Francis A. Gasquet

Book Overview

English Monastic Life is a historical non-fiction book written by Francis Aidan Gasquet that explores the lives of monks in medieval England. The author provides an in-depth description of monasticism in England, including the history, organization, and daily routines of monastic communities. The book covers topics such as the origins of monasticism in England, the different orders of monks, the role of monasteries in society, and the impact of the Reformation on monastic life. Gasquet also delves into the spiritual aspects of monasticism, including the importance of prayer, meditation, and contemplation. The book is written in a scholarly style, but is accessible to a general audience interested in learning more about the history of monasticism in England. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in medieval history, religious studies, or the history of Christianity.1904. This volume gives a brief account of the origin and aim of each of the Orders existing in England in pre-Reformation days, and draws up a general list of the various houses in as plain and popular manner as Abbot Gasquet could. He attempted to set before the reader the general tenor of the life lived by the inmates in any one of those monastic establishments. Contents: monastic life; material parts of a monastery; monastery and its rulers; obedientiaries; daily life in a monastery; nuns of medieval England; external relations of the monastic orders; paid servants of the monastery; various religious orders. Handsomely illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162609761
• ISBN13: 9781162609768
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.3" x 11.0"