Monastic Experience in Twelfth-Century Germany: The Chronicle of Petershausen in Translation

Twelfth-century Germany's Monastic experience provides a rare window into monastery life, with external attacks, internal divisions, and tensions erupting into violence. The anonymous chronicler's narrative is an essential source for understanding medieval monasticism.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 20 September 2022
Publisher: Manchester University Press

The twelfth century in Germany offers a unique glimpse into the monastic life of Swabia during a turbulent era. Founded in 992, Petershausen faced numerous external threats and internal divisions throughout its existence. The conflicts between emperors and popes unfolded at the local level, with monks engaging in battles against overreaching bishops and reformers introducing unfamiliar customs. These tensions often led to violent outbreaks within the community. Despite the challenges, an anonymous chronicler persevered, seeking meaning amidst the chaos and establishing connections to a shared past. This captivating text, originally written in Latin, has been translated into English for the first time, making it an invaluable resource for understanding the lived experience of medieval monasticism.

The twelfth century in Germany offers a unique glimpse into the monastic life of Swabia during a turbulent era. Founded in 992, Petershausen faced numerous external threats and internal divisions throughout its existence. The conflicts between emperors and popes unfolded at the local level, with monks engaging in battles against overreaching bishops and reformers introducing unfamiliar customs. These tensions often led to violent outbreaks within the community. Despite the challenges, an anonymous chronicler persevered, seeking meaning amidst the chaos and establishing connections to a shared past. This captivating text, originally written in Latin, has been translated into English for the first time, making it an invaluable resource for understanding the lived experience of medieval monasticism.

The twelfth century in Germany offers a unique glimpse into the monastic life of Swabia during a turbulent era. Founded in 992, Petershausen faced numerous external threats and internal divisions throughout its existence. The conflicts between emperors and popes unfolded at the local level, with monks engaging in battles against overreaching bishops and reformers introducing unfamiliar customs. These tensions often led to violent outbreaks within the community. Despite the challenges, an anonymous chronicler persevered, seeking meaning amidst the chaos and establishing connections to a shared past. This captivating text, originally written in Latin, has been translated into English for the first time, making it an invaluable resource for understanding the lived experience of medieval monasticism.

The twelfth century in Germany offers a unique glimpse into the monastic life of Swabia during a turbulent era. Founded in 992, Petershausen faced numerous external threats and internal divisions throughout its existence. The conflicts between emperors and popes unfolded at the local level, with monks engaging in battles against overreaching bishops and reformers introducing unfamiliar customs. These tensions often led to violent outbreaks within the community. Despite the challenges, an anonymous chronicler persevered, seeking meaning amidst the chaos and establishing connections to a shared past. This captivating text, originally written in Latin, has been translated into English for the first time, making it an invaluable resource for understanding the lived experience of medieval monasticism.

Weight: 326g
Dimension: 139 x 216 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526166975