Renaissance Monks

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The book explores the intellectual contributions of "progressive" Benedictine and Cistercian monks in German-speaking regions, highlighting their role as representatives of humanist thought within monastic settings. It examines figures such as Conradus Leontorius, Benedictus Chelidonius, and others, detailing their influence and the development of Klosterhumanismus and Bibelhumanismus. Through their work, these monks bridged the gap between religious life and humanist ideals during a transformative period in European history.