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Monasticism in late medieval England, c.1300-1535
Title
Monasticism in late medieval England, c.1300-1535 / selected sources translated and annotated with an introduction by Martin Heale.
ISBN
9781847793072 (ebook)
9780719071744 (hardback)
0719071747 (hardback)
9780719071751 (paperback)
0719071755 (paperback)
Edition
MMSO edition.
Publication
Manchester, UK : Manchester University Press, 2013.
Copyright Notice Date
©2009
Physical Description
1 online resource (264 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).
Local Notes
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Notes
In English; translated from the Latin and Middle English.
Description based on print record and e-Publication PDF, viewed on February 16, 2017.
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Summary
The first overview of later medieval English monasticism for a generation, Monasticism in late medieval England, c.1300-1535 provides the first collection of translated sources on this subject. The volume covers both male and female houses of all orders and sizes, and offers a range of new perspectives on the character and reputation of English monasteries in the later middle ages. The documents illuminate every facet of monastic life, offering a range of new perspectives on the character and reputation of male and female monasteries. The first section surveys the internal affairs of English monasteries, including recruitment, the monastic economy, standards of observance and learning. The second part looks at the relations between monasteries and the world, exploring the monastic contribution to late medieval religion and society and lay attitudes towards monks and nuns in the years leading up to the Dissolution.
Variant and related titles
Manchester medieval sources online.
Other formats
Also available in print form.
Print version: Heale, Martin. Monasticism in late medieval England, c.1300-1535, Manchester, UK. : Manchester University Press, 2009,
Format
Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
April 24, 2024
Series
Manchester medieval sources series
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Foreword
Preface and acknowledgements
Introduction: Monasticism in late medieval England, c.1300-1535
Part one: Monastic life in late medieval England
1. The Essence of the monastic life: the Benedictine rule
2. Recruitment and Economy
3. Everyday life and administration
4. Buildings and adornment
5. Reform and visitation
6. Liturgy and spirituality
7. Learning
Part two: Monasteries and the world
8. Monastic foundation and suppression in the later middle ages
9. Patronage
10. The Religious services of late medieval monasteries
11. The social services of late medieval monasteries
12. Relations with lay neighbours
13. Criticism of the monastic life
14. Monasteries and the crown
Bibliography of printed works cited
Index.
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