Reading medieval anchoritism : ideology and spiritual practices /

Medieval anchorites willingly embraced the most extreme form of solitude known to the medieval world, so they might forge a closer connection with God. Yet to be physically enclosed within the same four walls for life required strength far beyond most medieval Christians. This book explores the Engl...

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Main Author:	Hughes-Edwards, Mari
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Cardiff : University Of Wales Press, 2012 Cardiff : University of Wales Press, 2012 Cardiff : 2012
Series:	Religion & culture in the Middle Ages
Subjects:	1100 - 1500 1100-1500 Medeltiden Middle English, 1100-1500 Christian literature, Latin (Medieval and modern) > Translations into English English language > Middle English, 1100-1500 > Texts Hermits > England > History > To 1500 Hermits > England Hermits Monastic and religious life Spiritual life > Christianity Christian literature, Latin (Medieval and modern) English language English language > Middle English England > Church history > 1066-1485 Texts Translations

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