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Routledge - Women and Religious Life in Byzantium Studies

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Explore the complex social and spiritual roles of women in the Byzantine Empire with this collected studies volume from Routledge. This academic work begins with a general essay examining the life cycle and social status of women within Byzantine society to provide essential context for the historical research that follows. The volume focuses heavily on female religious life. It examines the function of convents as spiritual sanctuaries, places of refuge for women in need, and centers for charitable services. Readers will find detailed comparisons between Byzantine nunneries and male monasteries, noting differences in size, intellectual activity, and artistic output. This collection provides deep insight into the specific rules of enclosure and stability that defined female monasticism. It also covers unique historical phenomena, such as the existence of double monasteries and the processes by which monasteries were converted into nunneries. This book is an essential resource for scholars of ancient history, gender studies, and religious history.

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Provides a foundational overview of the life cycle and social status of women in Byzantine society.

Examines the diverse roles of convents as spiritual sanctuaries and providers of charitable services.

Offers comparative studies between female nunneries and male monasteries regarding size and activity.

Analyzes the specific rules of enclosure and stability required in female religious institutions.

Covers specialized historical topics including double monasteries and the conversion of monastic sites.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0860788733
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Ancient History & Civilisation
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 20 August 2001
Listed Since: 16 December 2006

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