Encyclopedia of monasticism

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Encyclopedia of monasticism

editor, William M. Johnston ; photo editor, Claire Renkin

Fitzroy Dearborn, 2000

  • v. 1
  • v. 2

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Vol. 1. A-L -- v. 2. M-Z

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The two-volume Encyclopedia of Monasticism describes the monastic traditions of both Christianity and Buddhism with more than 600 entries on important monastic figures of all periods and places, surveys of countries and localities, and topical essays covering a wide range of issues (e.g., art, behavior, economics, liturgy, politics, theology, and scholarship). Coverage encompasses not only geography and history worldwide but also the contemporary dilemmas of monastic life. Recent upheavals in certain countries are highlighted (Korea, Russia, Sri Lanka, etc.). Topical essays subtitled Christian Perspectives and Buddhist Perspectives explore in imaginative fashion comparisons and contrasts between Christian and Buddhist monasticism. Encyclopedia of Monasticism also includes more than 500 color and black and white illustrations covering all aspects of monastic life, art, and architecture.

Table of Contents

  • Chapter 1 A
  • Chapter 2 B
  • Chapter 3 C
  • Chapter 4 D
  • Chapter 5 E
  • Chapter 6 F
  • Chapter 7 G
  • Chapter 8 H
  • Chapter 9 I
  • Chapter 10 J
  • Chapter 11 K
  • Chapter 12 L
  • Chapter 13 M
  • Chapter 14 N
  • Chapter 15 O
  • Chapter 16 P
  • Chapter 17 R
  • Chapter 18 S
  • Chapter 19 T
  • Chapter 20 U
  • Chapter 21 V
  • Chapter 22 W
  • Chapter 23 Y
  • Chapter 24 Z

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