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Monasticism in the Early Middle Ages - Paradoxes and Evolution

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This lecture examines the paradoxes of monasticism in the Early Middle Ages, including its ascetic origins, western development under the Rule of St. Benedict, and relationship to learning.

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- Chapter 1. Introduction to Monasticism.
- Chapter 2. Renouncing the World.
- Chapter 3. Monks and Hermits as Spiritual Patrons.
- Chapter 4. Monasticism in the West.
- Chapter 5. Rule of St. Benedict.
- Chapter 6. Monasticism and Learning.

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    wonderful insight into this social and religious phenomenan , very well explained and articulated and definitely a fantastic lecture to view
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