Ancren Riwle; a Treatise on the Rules and Duties of Monastic Life. Edited and Translated from a Semi-Saxon MS. of the Thirteenth Century : Camden Society, Old Series Volume LVII.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Morton, James, author.

Series:

Ancren Riwle Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Monasticism and religious orders.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (520 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2021.

Summary:

The 'Ancren Riwle,' also known as 'The Rule of Anchoresses,' is a 13th-century treatise on monastic life, written in Middle English. It provides detailed guidance on the spiritual and moral duties of anchoresses—women who chose to live a solitary religious life. Originally composed in vernacular English and later translated into Latin and French, the text serves as a practical and theological manual for these religious women, covering topics such as prayer, daily routines, and moral conduct. Edited and translated by James Morton, this edition includes scholarly annotations and comparisons of surviving manuscripts. The work is significant for its insights into medieval religious practices, language, and the role of women in spirituality during the period. It is intended for scholars of medieval history, linguistics, and religious studies. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781773014593

1773014595

OCLC:

1470858981