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Yes, many monks and nuns historically had the ability to read and write, particularly in monastic communities where education was emphasized. They often studied religious texts and were responsible for copying manuscripts, which contributed to the preservation of knowledge during the Middle Ages. However, literacy rates varied widely depending on the time period and the specific monastic order. In general, those in monastic settings were more likely to be literate than the average layperson of their time.
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Where did christian education take place during the middle ages?
in monasterys nuns and monks tought the children mostly about god but they could read and write
Who were the only Europeans who could read and write?
During certain historical periods, monks and clergy were often the only Europeans who could read and write due to their education in monasteries and churches. This literacy was primarily related to religious texts and documents.
Could priests read in the middle ages?
Yes, priests and monks in the medieval period could read and write, although they were rather in the minority! The wrote and "illuminated" (illustrated) beautiful books called manuscripts, such as the Book of Kells.
What is the definition of literature in the middle ages?
No one could read nor write so there were no books. The only books produced were by monks and they were handwritten about the bible or copied from ancient texts. The Book of Kells is a good example of what the monks did.
Who were the only ones who could read and writeduring the middle ages?
The monks
Education doing the medieval tradition time period?
Basically, there was no education. Monks and priests as well as a few nobility could read and write, but the population as a whole couldn't.
How did people learn how to walk and talk and read and write?
Before the Renaissance, few people could read. Religious writers and monks who copied manuscripts by hand needed the skills of literacy, but most other people got along just fine without ever knowing how to read or write.
How important were monks and nuns in Medieval Society?
Monks and nuns could be recognized by their habits. Habits were special clothes, like uniforms. They often wore plain clothing, and a cross upon a chain around their necks. Some monks wore hair shirts as undershirts, to purposely scratch their skin and constantly remind them of the suffering that Jesus had done. Monks only had hair at the sides of there heads because when they went into the monastery it showed that they had nothing to hide from God.
Could Solomon Northup read and write?
YES, Solomon Northup could read and write, he was a free man that could do that.....
What did the nuns read in the middle ages?
They didn't read. The bible wasn't printed until 1443 and most people, including nuns, couldn't read.
Where the Scribes the only people in could read in Egypatian life?
The scries could read and write, but rich people could learn to read a write aswell.
How important reading is?
Reading is in everything! If you could not read, then you could not write. If you could not read or write, then you could not use most means of communication.
