How to Live Like a Monk: Medieval Wisdom for Modern Life

This book explores the day-to-day life of medieval European monasticism, offering practical applications for modern living, such as finding balance, peace, and authenticity. It features original illustrations and color reproductions from medieval manuscripts and is for anyone interested in the Middle Ages or seeking inspiration for a fulfilling life.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 10 December 2021
Publisher: Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S.

We know that they prayed, sang, and wore long robes, but what was it really like to be a monk? Though monastic living may seem unimaginable to us moderns, it has relevance for today. This book illuminates the day-to-day of medieval European monasticism, showing how you can apply the principles of monastic living, like finding balance and peace, to your life.   With wit and insight, medievalist and podcaster Daniele Cybulskie dives into the history of monasticism in each chapter and then reveals applications for today, such as the benefits of healthy eating, streamlining routines, gardening, and helping others. She shares how monks authentically embraced their spiritual calling and were also down-to-earth: they wrote complaints about being cold in the manuscripts they copied, made beer and wine, and even kept bees.  How to Live Like a Monk features original illustrations by Anna Lobanova, as well as more than eighty color reproductions from medieval manuscripts. It is for anyone interested in the Middle Ages and those seeking inspiration for how to live a full life, even when confined to the cloister of our homes.

Weight: 388g
Dimension: 135 x 211 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780789214133