Social Class in Saint Benedict's Monastery

The article examines the three social classes found in communities following the so-called Rule of Benedict (RB) and Benedictine monasteries. They are the nobility, the clergy and the poor. Brief description and information about each social class is presented. The leveling of all social classes and...

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Main Author: Fortin, John R. 1949- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2008
In: Cistercian studies quarterly
Year: 2008, Volume: 43, Issue: 2, Pages: 199-215
Further subjects:B Spirituality
B Social classes
B Nobility (Social class)
B Benedictine monasteries
B POOR people
B Clergy
Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
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Summary:The article examines the three social classes found in communities following the so-called Rule of Benedict (RB) and Benedictine monasteries. They are the nobility, the clergy and the poor. Brief description and information about each social class is presented. The leveling of all social classes and its spirituality is also discussed.
ISSN:1062-6549
Contains:Enthalten in: Cistercian studies quarterly