Christian Brotherhoods

By Frederick Deland Leete

Book Overview

""Christian Brotherhoods"" by Frederick DeLand Leete is a comprehensive study of the history and development of Christian brotherhoods, also known as religious communities or orders. The book explores the origins of these communities in the early Christian Church and their evolution over time, with a particular focus on the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.Leete examines the various types of brotherhoods, including monastic orders, mendicant orders, and military orders, and explores their unique characteristics and contributions to the Church and society. He also delves into the spiritual and theological foundations of these communities, including their devotion to poverty, chastity, and obedience.In addition to providing a historical overview, ""Christian Brotherhoods"" also offers insights into the contemporary relevance of brotherhoods in the modern Church. Leete discusses the challenges facing these communities in the 21st century, including declining membership and changing societal attitudes towards religion.Overall, ""Christian Brotherhoods"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and significance of religious communities within the Christian tradition. It offers a thoughtful and nuanced perspective on the role of brotherhoods in shaping the Church and society over the centuries, as well as their ongoing relevance in the present day.1912. The aim of this book is to give in outline an account of men's societies produced by Christian influence, whatever their denominational relations, and with reference to their avowed purposes and results rather than to the distinction of lay or clerical. Partial Contents: first church brotherhoods; ascetics and their societies; Benedict to Cluny; Mendicants; military orders; mystical brotherhoods; Lollards and brothers of the common life; guilds and secret societies; Brothers of Pity; austere and missionary orders; educational brotherhoods; modern Roman lay; early Protestant; Anglican; auxiliary associations; democratic brotherhoods of Britain; interdenominational; recent church brotherhoods; laymen's unions, leagues and clubs; men and Christianity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162620595
• ISBN13: 9781162620596
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 418 Pages
• Weight: 2.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.3" x 11.0"