Dictionary of World Monasticism - Couverture souple

Olderr, Steven

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1476683093 ISBN 13 : 9781476683096

Editeur : McFarland & Co Inc, 2020

Synopsis

The roots of monasticism may go back as far as 1700 BCE, to ascetic practices in ancient India. Since that time, the monastic world has naturally developed its own extensive and distinct vocabulary. Countless volumes have been written on monasticism yet many do not clearly define obscure or vernacular terms. Some terms may be found in standard dictionaries but without in-depth explanations.

This first comprehensive dictionary--not a proselytizing work but a reference with historical and biographical focus--fills the gap, with a worldwide scope covering not only Christianity, but all faiths that have monastic traditions, including but not limited to Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Award-winning author Steven Olderr is a professional librarian living in Oak Park, Illinois.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: McFarland & Co Inc
• Date d'édition: 2020
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1476683093
• ISBN 13: 9781476683096
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 213
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible