02225cam a22003133u 4500 42614 UtSlPG 20260610133956.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 04019648 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX Gasquet, Francis Aidan, 1846-1929 English Monastic Life Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-04-29 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "English Monastic Life" by Francis Aidan Gasquet is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the structure, practices, and daily life within English monasteries prior to the Reformation. With a comprehensive exploration of various monastic orders and their customs, the book aims to provide a detailed portrayal of monastic existence in medieval England. The opening of the book introduces the concept of the monastic life as a means for individuals to aspire to higher spiritual ideals within the Christian faith. It explains how monasticism evolved from early Christian communities into more structured religious orders, driven by the need for a disciplined life separated from worldly distractions. Gasquet references key figures, such as St. Benedict and St. Anthony, as pivotal in shaping monastic practices, establishing the foundation for the communal and ascetic lifestyle that characterized these institutions. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a deeper exploration of monastic life, aiming to capture the essence of its spiritual and societal significance in English history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Monasticism and religious orders -- England https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42614 83453 83453