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Monasticism: A Very Short Introduction - Very Short Introductions Davis, Stephen J. (Professor of Religious Studies, History, and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, Yale University)
Monasticism: A Very Short Introduction - Very Short Introductions
Davis, Stephen J. (Professor of Religious Studies, History, and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, Yale University)
Stephen J. Davis considers the phenomenon of monasticism from antiquity to the present day, addressing key questions about monastic spirituality and practice. Looking at Christian, Jainism, and Buddhist traditions of monasticism, Davis explores the life and beliefs of those in monasteries, and considers the role of monasticism in the modern world.
168 pages, 9 black and white images
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | January 25, 2018 |
| ISBN13 | 9780198717645 |
| Publishers | Oxford University Press |
| Pages | 176 |
| Dimensions | 123 × 180 × 9 mm · 130 g |