Monasticism: A Very Short Introduction

Stephen J. Davis considers the phenomenon of monasticism from antiquity to the present day, addressing key questions about monastic spirituality and practice. Looking at Christian, Jainism, and Buddhist traditions of monasticism, Davis explores the life and beliefs of those in monasteries, and considers the role of monasticism in the modern world.

• | By (Author): Stephen J. (Professor Of Religious Studies, History, And Near Eastern Languages And Civilizations, Yale University) Davis
• | Publisher: Oxford University Press
• | Publication Date: Jan 25, 2018
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 168 pages
• | Language: Unknown
• | Binding: Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0198717644
• | ISBN-13: 9780198717645