| Author |
Cox, J. Charles (John Charles), 1843-1919 |
| Title |
English monasteries : From Saxon days to their dissolution
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: G. J. Palmer and Sons, 1904.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Note |
Published anonymously as by "F. S. A.", but attributed to "the Rev. Dr. Cox" in the Journal of the Derbyshire Archaeological and Natural History Society, vol. 27 (June, 1905), p. 239. J. Charles Cox (a native of Derbyshire) is "Rev. J. Charles Cox, LL.D., F.S.A.", the "F.S.A." standing for "Fellow of the Royal Society of Antiquaries." He is referred to as "the Rev. Dr. Cox" in text quoted on p. viii of the preface to his book "Three centuries of Derbyshire annals" (1890).
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| Contents |
Vocation -- The monastic tenants -- Education in monasteries -- Monastic charities -- Monastic diet -- Monastic morality and forest courts -- Visitations -- The two commissions of Henry VIII -- Concluding words.
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| Credits |
MWS, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
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| Summary |
"English Monasteries: From Saxon Days to Their Dissolution" by J. Charles Cox is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the features of monastic life in England from the early medieval period through to the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII. It likely appeals to readers interested in the history of the Church in England, particularly the role and impact of monasteries on society and culture over centuries. The opening of the text provides an introduction to the motivations and challenges faced by individuals entering monastic life. It emphasizes that the common perceptions of laziness or desperation driving people to the monastery are largely unfounded. Instead, Cox highlights the spiritual dedication and rigorous testing applicants underwent before acceptance into cloistered life. He illustrates this through examinations of historical records and personal accounts, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of monastic roles, practices, and societal contributions throughout the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
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| Subject |
Monasteries -- Great Britain
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70314 |
| Release Date |
Mar 18, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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