Handbook to Christian and Ecclesiastical Rome (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

M. A. R. Tuker

 
9781330690802: Handbook to Christian and Ecclesiastical Rome (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A rich, concise look at Rome’s monastic heritage and the life that filled its cloistered walls.

This accessible reference traces the origins of monasticism, maps the major orders, and explains how religious communities shaped ecclesiastical Rome from early times onward. It surveys dress, vows, governance, and the way these communities interacted with century‑old institutions, churches, and daily city life.

  • Clear explanations of asceticism, cenobitism, and the spread of monastic life in Rome.
  • Profiles of major orders, their rules, and notable figures in the Roman context.
  • Details on monastic houses, convents, dress, and daily rhythms within the city.
  • An overview of canonical structures, churches, and the broader religious landscape of Rome.

Ideal for readers seeking a grounded portrait of Rome’s religious heritage and how monastic life contributed to the city’s character.

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