The English Black Monks of St. Benedict V1: 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 V1: A Sketch of Their History from the Coming of St. Augustine to the Present Day
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 July 2006
Pages
328
ISBN
9781428657533

The English Black Monks of St. Benedict V1: 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 V1 is a historical account of the Benedictine monks in England, from the arrival of St. Augustine to the present day. Written by Ethelred L. Taunton, the book provides a detailed sketch of the history of the Black Monks of St. Benedict, their way of life, and their contributions to English society. The book covers a range of topics, including the establishment of monasteries, the role of the monks in education and the arts, and their involvement in political and social affairs. The author also explores the challenges faced by the Benedictine monks throughout history, including the dissolution of the monasteries during the Reformation. The English Black Monks of St. Benedict V1 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Benedictine order in England, and the impact of monasticism on English culture and society.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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