Woman Under Monasticism - Lina Eckenstein - Bog

""Woman Under Monasticism"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Lina Eckenstein. The book explores the lives of women who lived in convents and monasteries between the years 500 and 1500 AD. Eckenstein delves into the history of the rise of monasticism and how it affected women in particular. She examines the various roles that women played in the monastic community, including as nuns, lay sisters, and anchorites. The book also explores the cultural and social contexts of the time period, such as the influence of Christianity and the role of women in medieval society. Through her research and analysis, Eckenstein provides a comprehensive understanding of the lives of women in monasticism during this time period. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of women's roles in religion and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.