9780243260225 - Monastic Institutions; Their Origin, Progress, Nature, and Tendency (Classic Reprint) von Day, Samuel Phillips (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the origins, causes, and devastating effects of monasticism, an oppressive and inhumane system that has existed for centuries. The author traces its historical roots and examines the psychological and social forces that fostered its growth and persistence. Through a meticulous analysis of primary sources, the book uncovers the disturbing practices, extreme austerities, fanatical beliefs, and hierarchical structures that characterized monastic life. The author sheds light on the motivations and delusions that drove individuals to embrace this self-mortifying path. This book is a compelling and cautionary tale that exposes the dangers of religious extremism, the suppression of individuality, and the enduring impact of ancient beliefs and practices on contemporary society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.