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Monastic Orders Series

This series delves into the history and development of monastic orders that shaped medieval society. Each volume explores the origins, expansion, and key characteristics of specific religious communities. It offers readers an authoritative yet accessible guide to the lives and roles of monks, canons, nuns, and friars.

The Cistercians in the Middle Ages
The Benedictines in the Middle Ages
The Other Friars
The Other Friars

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  • The Other Friars

    The Carmelite, Augustinian, Sack and Pied Friars in the Middle Ages

    • 270 pages
    • 10 hours of reading
    3.8(10)Add rating

    This book provides an engaging overview of four significant monastic orders from the Middle Ages, highlighting their historical context, key figures, and contributions to society. It explores the unique characteristics and spiritual practices of each order, illustrating their impact on religious life and culture during this period. The narrative is designed to be both concise and accessible, making it suitable for readers interested in medieval history and monasticism.

    The Other Friars

  • The Other Friars

    • 270 pages
    • 10 hours of reading

    A concise and accessible history of four of the monastic orders in the middle ages.

    The Other Friars

  • The Cistercians in the Middle Ages

    • 256 pages
    • 9 hours of reading
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    A full and comprehensive survey of the development of the Cistercian Order which emerged from the tumultuous intellectual and religious fervour of the eleventh and twelfth centuries.

    The Cistercians in the Middle Ages