Christian devotional practice.
1This emphasis on labor, as a religious duty, was a characteristic feature of western monasticism.
2But between Eastern and Western monasticism there is at least one marked difference.
3Basil, had really introduced a new force into Christendom, and thereby became the undoubted father of Western monasticism.
4But aside from the differences between Eastern and Western monasticism, the Christian institution passed through a variety of changes.
5Western monasticism had been greatly extended and organised by Benedict of Nursia and his rule-comprisedin silence, humility, and obedience.
6Western monasticism rent from the world the most powerful minds, and having trained them by its stern discipline, sent them back to rule the world.
Aquesta col·locació està formada per:
Translations for western monasticism