Monasticism, Monotheism, and Monogamy: Past and Present Expressions of the Undivided Life
Monasticism first appeared in Christian tradition in the late third and early fourth centuries as a way to practice true religion. Soon after, it also became a way of eschewing the Church’s embrace of political power and the divided loyalties which accompanied that union. Contemporary expr...
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MDPI AG
2019-08-01
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| Series: | Religions |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/10/8/489 |