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| − | + | '''Monasticism''' is "an institutionalized religious practice or movement whose members attempt to live by a rule that requires works that go beyond those of either the laity or the ordinary spiritual leaders of their religions."<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/topic/monasticism Monasticism], Encyclopedia Britannica</ref> | |
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| + | A monastery is a building or structure or a series of buildings and structures that are set apart from regular civilization for religious commune. Monastics is based off the hermit lives of Prophet [[Elijah]] and [[John the Baptist]]. [[Monk]]s are the usual inhabitants and live in such structures after taking specific vows. The early centuries of [[Christianity]], especially in Africa, saw a thriving of monastic activity among the faithful. | ||
| + | During the [[Middle Ages]] monastic institutions helped to preserve writings from antiquity that would otherwise have been lost. | ||
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| + | == External links == | ||
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| + | *[https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10459a.htm Monasticism], New Advent (Catholic website) | ||
| + | *[https://www.catholic.com/encyclopedia/Monasticism Monasticism], Catholic Answers | ||
| + | *[https://www.dbu.edu/mitchell/ancient-christian-resources/monasticoverview.html Overview of Medieval Monasticism] by Dr. Philip Irving Mitchell | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | {{reflist}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Religion]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:12, August 16, 2025
Monasticism is "an institutionalized religious practice or movement whose members attempt to live by a rule that requires works that go beyond those of either the laity or the ordinary spiritual leaders of their religions."[1]
A monastery is a building or structure or a series of buildings and structures that are set apart from regular civilization for religious commune. Monastics is based off the hermit lives of Prophet Elijah and John the Baptist. Monks are the usual inhabitants and live in such structures after taking specific vows. The early centuries of Christianity, especially in Africa, saw a thriving of monastic activity among the faithful. During the Middle Ages monastic institutions helped to preserve writings from antiquity that would otherwise have been lost.
External links
- Monasticism, New Advent (Catholic website)
- Monasticism, Catholic Answers
- Overview of Medieval Monasticism by Dr. Philip Irving Mitchell
References
- â Monasticism, Encyclopedia Britannica