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Legends And Traditions Of Abbeys And Of Monastic Life

Legends And Traditions Of Abbeys And Of Monastic Life

Parkinson, Thomas

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Adventurers & ExplorersFiction AnthologiesCatholicism

ISBN10: 1162908459
ISBN13: 9781162908458
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 100
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.21 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Legends and Traditions of Abbeys and of Monastic Life is a book written by Thomas Parkinson that explores the history and folklore surrounding monasteries and the lives of monks. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the legends and stories associated with specific abbeys throughout Europe. Parkinson delves into the myths and tales surrounding the founding of these abbeys, as well as the lives of the monks who lived there.The second part of the book explores the broader history of monasticism, from its origins in the early Christian era to its decline during the Reformation. Parkinson examines the various orders of monks and nuns, their daily routines and rituals, and their contributions to art, literature, and scholarship.Throughout the book, Parkinson weaves together historical research with folklore and legend, providing a rich and engaging portrait of monastic life and the role of abbeys in medieval and early modern Europe. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion, folklore, or medieval Europe.THIS 100 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Yorkshire Legends and Traditions As Told By Her Ancient Chroniclers, Her Poets and Journalists, by Thomas Parkinson. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766163067.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.

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