Monasticism: a very short introduction

Stephen J. Davis considers the phenomenon of monasticism from antiquity to the present day, addressing key questions about monastic spirituality and practice. Looking at Christian, Jainism, and Buddhist traditions of monasticism, Davis explores the life and beliefs of those in monasteries, and consi...

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Beteilige Person: Davis, Stephen J. 1966- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: [Oxford] Oxford University Press 2018
Schriftenreihe:Very short introductions
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Links:https://doi.org/10.1093/actrade/9780198717645.001.0001
https://doi.org/10.1093/actrade/9780198717645.001.0001
Zusammenfassung:Stephen J. Davis considers the phenomenon of monasticism from antiquity to the present day, addressing key questions about monastic spirituality and practice. Looking at Christian, Jainism, and Buddhist traditions of monasticism, Davis explores the life and beliefs of those in monasteries, and considers the role of monasticism in the modern world
Beschreibung:Previously issued in print: 2018. - Includes bibliographical references and index
Umfang:1 Online-Ressource Illustrationen
ISBN:9780191788321
DOI:10.1093/actrade/9780198717645.001.0001