Cistercian Monasticism in the Silver Age: Two Texts on Practical Advice

The article focuses on two short anonymous writings entitled "Speculum monachorum" and "Octo puncta perfectionis assquendae" (Mirror for Monks and Eight Points for Attaining Perfection) that have a Cistercian provenance. The writings offer practical guidance for the spiritual lif...

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Autore principale: DelCogliano, Mark 1968- (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Pubblicazione: 2010
In: Cistercian studies quarterly
Anno: 2010, Volume: 45, Fascicolo: 4, Pagine: 421-452
Altre parole chiave:B Spiritual Life
B MONASTICISM & religious orders
B Anonymous writings
B Communal living
B Christian Communities
Edizione parallela:Non elettronico
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Riepilogo:The article focuses on two short anonymous writings entitled "Speculum monachorum" and "Octo puncta perfectionis assquendae" (Mirror for Monks and Eight Points for Attaining Perfection) that have a Cistercian provenance. The writings offer practical guidance for the spiritual life and help to translate the principles of the monastic life into concrete practices. The texts have been set in the silver age of Cistercian Monasticism.
ISSN:1062-6549
Comprende:Enthalten in: Cistercian studies quarterly