Monasteries and the Care of Souls in Late Antique Christianity: Cognition and Discipline

Monasteries and the Care of Souls in Late Antique Christianity by Paul C. Dilley explores the personal practices and group rituals of monastic disciples to purify the mind and achieve salvation, drawing on cognitive studies and rituals distinctive to communal monasticism. It provides a detailed description of communal monastic culture and an innovative methodology.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 362 pages
\n Publication date: 08 April 2021
\n Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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In his groundbreaking work, "Monasteries and the Care of Souls in Late Antique Christianity," Paul C. Dilley delves into the intricate tapestry of personal practices and collective rituals that shaped the minds of monastic disciples in the late antique Christian world. Drawing upon a rich interdisciplinary field, including anthropology, Dilley offers a comprehensive analysis of key cognitive disciplines within monasticism, such as meditation on scripture, the fear of God, and prayer. Moreover, he provides an in-depth exploration of unique rituals that characterized communal monasticism, including entrance procedures, the commemoration of founders, and collective repentance. Through his meticulous research, Dilley sheds light on the profound ways in which participants engaged in heart-work, striving to purify their thoughts and emotions and align them with the spiritual aspirations of the community. This book holds immense value for scholars of early Christianity and the ancient world, offering a detailed and innovative portrayal of communal monastic culture. Its insights into the mental and spiritual practices of late antique monastics provide a valuable contribution to our understanding of this fascinating period of history.

In his groundbreaking work, "Monasteries and the Care of Souls in Late Antique Christianity," Paul C. Dilley delves into the intricate tapestry of personal practices and collective rituals that shaped the minds of monastic disciples in the late antique Christian world. Drawing upon a rich interdisciplinary field, including anthropology, Dilley offers a comprehensive analysis of key cognitive disciplines within monasticism, such as meditation on scripture, the fear of God, and prayer. Moreover, he provides an in-depth exploration of unique rituals that characterized communal monasticism, including entrance procedures, the commemoration of founders, and collective repentance. Through his meticulous research, Dilley sheds light on the profound ways in which participants engaged in heart-work, striving to purify their thoughts and emotions and align them with the spiritual aspirations of the community. This book holds immense value for scholars of early Christianity and the ancient world, offering a detailed and innovative portrayal of communal monastic culture. Its insights into the mental and spiritual practices of late antique monastics provide a valuable contribution to our understanding of this fascinating period of history.

\n Weight: 522g\n
Dimension: 151 x 230 x 23 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781316635322\n \n