War and the Making of Medieval Monastic Culture (Studies in the History of Medieval Religion)

War and the Making of Medieval Monastic Culture (Studies in the History of Medieval Religion)

by Katherine Katherine Smith (Author)

Synopsis

The monastic life, traditionally considered as an area of withdrawal from the world, is here shown to be shaped by metaphors of war, and to be actively engaged with battle in the world outside.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Publisher: Boydell Press
Published: 19 Sep 2013

ISBN 10: 1843838672
ISBN 13: 9781843838678