Three Middle-English Versions Of The Rule Of St. Benet And Two Contemporary Rituals For The Ordination Of Nuns

This book, written by Ernst A. Kock, explores the Rule of St. Benet, a set of religious guidelines for monks, and its application to the ordination of nuns in medieval England. The book contains three Middle-English versions of the Rule of St. Benet, each with its own unique perspective and interpretation of the text. In addition, the book also includes two contemporary rituals for the ordination of nuns, providing insight into the religious practices of the time. The author provides extensive analysis and commentary on each of the texts, exploring their historical and cultural significance. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of medieval religious history, as well as anyone interested in the role of women in the church during this period.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.