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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| Tipo de documento: | Electrónico Artículo |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés |
| Verificar disponibilidad: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2010
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Cistercian studies quarterly
Año: 2010, Volumen: 45, Número: 4, Páginas: 421-452 |
| Otras palabras clave: | B
Spiritual Life
B MONASTICISM & religious orders B Anonymous writings B Communal living B Christian Communities |
| Parallel Edition: | No electrónico
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| Sumario: | 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. |
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| ISSN: | 1062-6549 |
| Obras secundarias: | Enthalten in: Cistercian studies quarterly
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