War and the making of medieval monastic culture /

"An extremely interesting and important book ... makes an important contribution to the history of medieval monastic spirituality in a formative period, whilst also fitting into wider debates on the origins, development and impact of ideas on crusading and holy war." Dr William Purkis, Uni...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Smith, Katherine Allen (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Woodbridge : The Boydell Press, 2011.
Series:Studies in the history of medieval religion.
Subjects:
To 1500
Monasticism and religious orders > History > Middle Ages, 600-1500.
War and society > Europe > History > To 1500.
Monachisme et ordres religieux > Histoire > 600-1500 (Moyen Âge)
RELIGION > Institutions & Organizations.
Monasticism and religious orders > Middle Ages.
War and society.
Europe.
History.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • INTRODUCTION; 1 Encountering War in the Scriptures and Liturgy; 2 Monks and Warriors: Negotiating Boundaries; 3 Spiritual Warfare: The History of an Idea to c.1200; 4 Martial Imagery in Monastic Texts; 5 Warriors as Spiritual Exemplars; CONCLUSION; APPENDIX: The Loricati, c.1050-12501; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX.

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