Christian Monasticism From the Fourth to the Ninth Centuries of the Christian Era

by Isaac Gregory Smith

This scholarly work examines the origins and development of Christian monasticism from the fourth to the ninth centuries. It covers the early desert fathers, the founding of monastic orders, and the role of monasteries in preserving learning and culture in the Middle Ages. It is an important resource for anyone studying the history of Christianity.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021623857
• ISBN13: 9781021623850
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"