The Early Days of Monasticism on Mount Athos, written by Kirsopp Lake and originally published in 1909, is a historical account of the early days of monasticism on Mount Athos, a mountain and peninsula in northeastern Greece that has been a center of Eastern Orthodox monasticism since the 9th century. The book covers the period from the founding of the first monastery on Mount Athos in the 9th century to the 13th century, when the peninsula became an autonomous monastic republic. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the history of monasticism in the Eastern Orthodox Church, including the origins of monasticism in Egypt and the spread of monasticism to other parts of the Christian world. It also discusses the role of Mount Athos in the development of Eastern Orthodox monasticism, including the establishment of the first monasteries on the mountain and the growth of the monastic community over time.The second part of the book focuses specifically on the early days of monasticism on Mount Athos, including the founding of the first monastery by St. Athanasios the Athonite in the 9th century, the establishment of other monasteries on the mountain, and the development of the monastic community. The book also discusses the role of the Byzantine Empire in the development of monasticism on Mount Athos, including the support provided by the emperors and the conflicts that arose between the monastic community and the imperial authorities.Overall, The Early Days of Monasticism on Mount Athos provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the history of monasticism on Mount Athos, offering insights into the origins and development of Eastern Orthodox monasticism and the role of Mount Athos in this tradition.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.
