Schools of Asceticism

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Schools of Asceticism

Author	: Lutz F. Kaelber
File Size	: 46,7 Mb
Publisher	: Penn State Press
Language	: English
Release Date	: 01 November 2010
ISBN	: 027104327X
Pages	: 290 pages

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Schools of Asceticism by Lutz F. Kaelber Book PDF Summary

Explores the Weberian theme of religious asceticism in the context of medieval religion, concentrating on the Cathars and Waldensians in southern France. Analyzes how the ideology and social organization of religious groups shaped rational ascetic conduct of their members and how the different forms of asceticism affected cultural and economic life, combining a sociological approach to the analysis of medieval history with an original analysis of primary sources. For scholars of comparative historical and theoretical sociology, medieval history, and religious studies. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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Schools of Asceticism by Lutz Kaelber

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