Monasticism : a very short introduction
Davis, Stephen J.2018
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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.
Main title:
Monasticism : a very short introduction / Stephen J. Davis.
Author:
Davis, Stephen J., author
Imprint:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2018.
Collation:
144 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 18 cm.
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Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780198717645 (pbk. :)
Dewey class:
206.57
Language:
English
BRN:
2511150
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