The English Black Monks of St. Benedict V2: A Sketch of Their History from the Coming of St. Augustine to the Present Day
Ethelred L Taunton
The English Black Monks of St. Benedict V2: A Sketch of Their History from the Coming of St. Augustine to the Present Day
Ethelred L Taunton
The book ""The English Black Monks of St. Benedict V2: A Sketch of Their History from the Coming of St. Augustine to the Present Day"" by Ethelred L. Taunton provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the English Black Monks of St. Benedict. The author traces the origins of this monastic order to the arrival of St. Augustine in England and follows their development through the centuries up to the present day.The book covers a wide range of topics related to the English Black Monks, including their role in the spread of Christianity in England, their contributions to the arts and sciences, and their involvement in political and social movements throughout history. The author also explores the challenges and controversies that the order has faced over the years, such as the dissolution of the monasteries in the 16th century and the decline of monasticism in the modern era.Overall, ""The English Black Monks of St. Benedict V2"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of monasticism in England and the role of the Benedictine order in shaping the country's cultural and religious heritage.In Two Volumes.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.
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