Christian communities & monasticism books

This volume examines forms of interaction between monastic or mendicant communities and lay people in the high Middle...  Read More >>

Among the most beautiful and evocative buildings in the whole of Christendom are the monasteries of Western Europe....  Read More >>

Challenges the orthodox view that lay patronage of monasteries dwindled in significance throughout the middle ages....  Read More >>

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Cofounder and first leader of one of the most significant American religious communities for women - the Sisters...  Read More >>

Takes a look at St Francis and his significance for contemporary spirituality and church. This work examines Francis'...  Read More >>

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An indispensable reference for the history of monasticism in the western work, Montalembert’s seven-volume masterpiece...  Read More >>

Talks about Benedictine spirituality and the role of spiritual directors within UK church communities. This book...  Read More >>

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In this examination of Isabelle of France's career, Field addresses significant issues in medieval religious history,...  Read More >>

These essays examine the ideas that were important to monks and the intersections between the monks and the secular...  Read More >>

Filled with fond recollections and touching stories, these tales from hundreds of contributors pay tribute to nuns—those...  Read More >>

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Where Do We Go From Here?  Read More >>

Contains personal letters between Thomas Merton and faith leaders from around the globe.  Read More >>

Dominican Tradition  Read More >>

This pocket edition of Richard McBrien's Lives of the Saints is the perfect concise, handy reference for scholars,...  Read More >>

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Based on the oral testimonies of over forty Irish nuns, this book explores their attraction to religious life and...  Read More >>

Based on their oral testimonies, this book explores the attraction to religious life and experiences therein of...  Read More >>

Wide-ranging history of the Franciscan Order in the Middle Ages, examining its growth and impact on society.  Read More >>

This guide summarizes lessons learned by studying successful community-building initiatives in hundreds of neighborhoods...  Read More >>