MONASTICISM
MONASTICISM
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Medieval Monasticism : This site has a little bit of everything.
The
Medieval Monastic Page- : A page
dedicated to Medieval Monasticism.
Monasticism-
: A collection of links to
primary sources about monasticism.
'Monastic
Life' - Everyday life for
monks. This site has
super basic information on monasticism.
Holy Rules : Rules of monastic living.
Monastic Spirituality : A wonderful look at the way monks sought God.
The Medieval Paige-Medieval Monasticism
Gregorian Chants. History, texts and explanations.
History of Scriptoria : Great information on the monastic effort to create illuminated manuscripts.
The
Order of Saint Benedict Home Page
Saint
Benedict and His Order and Catholic
Online Saint Benedict Page
Medieval Sourcebook: The Rule of St. Benedict, c.530 : The rule that became the basis for all monastic life.
The Abbey of Montecassino - Home Page : The original abbey founded by St. Benedict.
Tour of Melk Abbey : One of the largest Benedictine monasteries.
Medieval Sourcebook: Rule of St. Columba 6th Century : Take a look at Irish monasticism.
The
Franciscans , Order
of Friars Minor and The Rule
of Life by St. Francis.
Franciscan
Timeline : Basics of the Franciscan Order.
The
Dominican Tradition - Index : Lots of information on St. Dominic
and the Dominicans.
Introduction to the Military Orders,
Recruitment to the Military Orders in the Twelfth and Thirteenth Centuries,
Knights of the Temple : Good information on the Knights Templar.
Knights Templar Preceptory Portcullis : A FANTASTIC site.
The Rule of St. Benedict Compared with the Rule of the Templars
The Primitive Rule of the Templars
In Praise of the New Knighthood, : Primary source by St. Bernard of Clairvaux.