Early Double Monasteries by Constance Stoney
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"Early Double Monasteries" by Constance Stoney is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The book explores the concept of double monasteries—communities that house both men and women, often under the same rule but with significant separation in daily life. Stoney delves into their origins, evolution, and influence, particularly during the early periods of Christian monasticism. In this insightful exploration, Stoney examines various double monasteries that emerged from as early
as the 4th century, focusing on cases like those of Pachomius in Egypt and various establishments in Gaul and England. She highlights the roles of women in founding and managing these religious communities, such as Hild of Whitby and Aethelthryth of Ely, illustrating how they constructed a unique social order that combined both spiritual and practical aspects of life. The book emphasizes the interplay of gender, authority, and religious devotion, elucidating how these institutions shaped early Christian society and contributed to the preservation and transmission of knowledge during turbulent historical periods. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stoney, Constance |
|---|---|
| Title |
Early Double Monasteries A Paper read before the Heretics' Society on December 6th, 1914 |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Speeches, addresses, etc. |
| Subject | Monasticism and religious orders |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24633 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-24633-8 |
| Release Date | Feb 18, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 643 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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