War and the Making of Medieval Monastic Culture

Auteur

Katherine Allen Smith

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The monastic life, traditionally considered as an area of withdrawal from the world, is here shown to be shaped by metaphors of war, and to be actively engaged with battle in the world outside.

Contenu

Encountering War in the Scriptures and Liturgy Monks and Warriors: Negotiating Boundaries Spiritual Warfare: The History of an Idea to c.1200 Martial Imagery in Monastic Texts Warriors as Spiritual Exemplars Conclusion Appendix: The Loricati, c,1050-1250