The Chronicle of Jocelin of Brakelond: A Picture of Monastic Life in the Days…
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"The Chronicle of Jocelin of Brakelond: A Picture of Monastic Life in the Days of Abbot Samson" is a historical account likely written in the late 13th or early 14th century. This work delves into the life of the abbey of St. Edmundsbury during the tenure of Abbot Samson, as narrated by Jocelin, who serves as his chaplain and biographer. The central theme revolves around the intricacies of monastic life, governance, and
the challenges faced by the abbey, intertwined with reflections on human behavior and ecclesiastical authority. At the start of the chronicle, Jocelin introduces the precarious state of Bury Abbey under the management of the ailing Abbot Hugh. He depicts a monastery burdened with debt, mismanagement, and the encroaching influence of external forces, particularly Jewish money-lenders. The opening chapters set a stage filled with tension and a struggle for control among the monks, foreshadowing the eventual rise of Samson as the new abbot, who is depicted as a capable yet contentious leader. Jocelin reflects on the state of affairs, expressing his hopes for reform and stability, and hints at the upcoming transitions and complex dynamics within the monastic community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jocelin, de Brakelond, active 1173-1215 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Clarke, Ernest, 1856-1923 |
| LoC No. | 04027963 |
| Title | The Chronicle of Jocelin of Brakelond: A Picture of Monastic Life in the Days of Abbot Samson |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronicle_of_the_Abbey_of_St._Edmunds |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Chris Pinfield, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Samson, Abbot of Bury St. Edmunds, 1135-1211 |
| Subject | Abbey of Bury St. Edmunds -- History |
| Subject | England -- Church history -- 1066-1485 |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Angevin period, 1154-1216 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37780 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37780-3 |
| Release Date | Oct 17, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 862 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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