Results for: Monasticism
In Ancient History

What is the importance of Monasticism?

Throughout history, monks have been the ones to actually write down  stories and legends, and not just spread them verbally. Most of the  books we have from the Middle Ages … (MORE)
In Religion & Spirituality

How did Christian monasticism begin?

Christian monasticism began after Constantine legalized and tolerated Christianity.  Since Christians (in the Roman Empire) received tax breaks and were the only people eligi… (MORE)
In Middle Ages

Who is the father of monasticism?

Saint Benedict is given that title for his writings aimed at regulating the lives of his own monks in Italy during the 6th century. This Regula formed the basis for all Europe… (MORE)
In Christianity

Why is monasticism important?

The monastic life - also known as Consecrated life and "religious life" - is regulated by the respective Church law of those Christian denominations that recognize it (e.g. th… (MORE)
In Christianity

How did monasticism begin and develop?

Monasticism began in the deserts of Egypt and the Middle East as early as the 2nd century AD, with solitary Christian hermits living alone and devoting their time to the worsh… (MORE)
In Saints

How did Saint Benedict change monasticism?

In the 5th century Benedict was a hermit, living alone in the mountains of Italy. A group of monks from a local abbey approach him and asked if he would take over the leaders… (MORE)
In Saints

How did Saint Benedict contribute to improve monasticism?

In the 5th century Benedict was a hermit, living alone in the mountains of Italy. A group of monks from a local abbey approach him and asked if he would take over the leadersh… (MORE)
In Uncategorized

Why was monasticism important to the early church?

In the early days, the Romans would kill people that were christian, so to keep the religion going and to make themselves feel safer they started to live in groups big or smal… (MORE)
In Religion & Spirituality

What was the principal argument against Monasticism?

Though there is biblical precedence for being 'called' to do God's  work without interferences in life - ie...wife and family - and  many a benefit has mankind reaped from t… (MORE)