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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book traces the origin and history of monasticism, a religious practice emphasizing a life of solitude, asceticism, and devotion to God. Developing first in the East during the third century A.D., it quickly spread to the West, where it became widely influential in shaping the development of Christianity. The author discusses the different forms of monasticism that emerged, from the solitary hermits of the Egyptian desert to the communal monasteries found in Europe. The book also explores the role of monks in the broader context of church history, their contributions to education, art, and the preservation of classical learning, and their often-tumultuous relationship with the hierarchy of the church. In examining the enduring legacy of monasticism, this book sheds light on a significant movement that continues to inspire spiritual seekers to this day. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331873327_0
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