Monasticism in late medieval England, c. 1300-1535 : selected sources / / translated and annotated with an introduction by Martin Heale.

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Year of Publication:2009
Language:English
Middle English
Latin
Series:Manchester medieval sources series
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Physical Description:xiv, 248 p.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction : monasticism in late medieval England, ca. 1300-1535
  • The essence of the monastic life : the Benedictine Rule
  • Recruitment and economy
  • Everyday life and administration
  • Buildings and adornment
  • Reform and visitation
  • Liturgy and spirituality
  • Learning
  • Monastic foundation and suppression in the later Middle Ages
  • Patronage
  • The religious services of late medieval monasteries
  • The social services of late medieval monasteries
  • Relations with lay neighbours
  • Criticism of the monastic life
  • Monasteries and the Crown.