War and the Making of Medieval Monastic Culture |
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| Author:
| Katherine Smith, Katherine |
| Series title: | Studies in the History of Medieval Religion Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84383-867-8 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
| Publisher: | Boydell & Brewer, Limited
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| Imprint: | Boydell Press |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $36.95USD $36.95 |
Book Description:
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The monastic life, traditionally considered as an area of withdrawal from the world, is here shown to be shaped by metaphors of war, and to be actively engaged with battle in the world outside.
The monastic life, traditionally considered as an area of withdrawal from the world, is here shown to be shaped by metaphors of war, and to be actively engaged with battle in the world outside.