monachism
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- monachist adjective
Etymology
Origin of monachism
Example Sentences
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Nor would monachism be needed, while martyrdoms were in progress.
From An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine by Newman, John Henry Cardinal
Glorious, though fruitless expeditions to Italy and crusades to the Orient extended mightily the limited horizon of the Germans: Southern and Oriental beauty penetrated the monachism of the North.
From Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) by Schoenfeld, Hermann
Relation of monachism to these virtues, 189, et seq.
From History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 2 of 2) by Lecky, William Edward Hartpole
This was a pest which had afflicted the Church ever since the rise of monachism in the fourth century, and it continued unabated.
From A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I by Lea, Henry Charles
It was to be characterized by the most powerful and universal sway of Divine Love, a clear vision of the eternal truths, and the rise of a contemplative monachism.
From Saint Bonaventure The Seraphic Doctor Minister-General of the Franciscan Order by Costelloe, Laurence
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