The two-volume Encyclopedia of Monasticism describes the monastic traditions of both Christianity and Buddhism with more than 600 entries on important monastic figures of all periods and places, surveys of countries and localities, and topical essays covering a wide range of issues (e.g., art, behavior, economics, liturgy, politics, theology, and scholarship). Coverage encompasses not only geography and history worldwide but also the contemporary dilemmas of monastic life. Recent upheavals in certain countries are ...
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The two-volume Encyclopedia of Monasticism describes the monastic traditions of both Christianity and Buddhism with more than 600 entries on important monastic figures of all periods and places, surveys of countries and localities, and topical essays covering a wide range of issues (e.g., art, behavior, economics, liturgy, politics, theology, and scholarship). Coverage encompasses not only geography and history worldwide but also the contemporary dilemmas of monastic life. Recent upheavals in certain countries are highlighted (Korea, Russia, Sri Lanka, etc.). Topical essays subtitled Christian Perspectives and Buddhist Perspectives explore in imaginative fashion comparisons and contrasts between Christian and Buddhist monasticism. Encyclopedia of Monasticism also includes more than 500 color and black and white illustrations covering all aspects of monastic life, art, and architecture.
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Very Good. Two volume set. No jackets. Light scuffs & scratches to hardcovers. Textblock edges are marked. Content of each book is very good & clean/like new.
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Very Good. Condition: Very Good; Hardcover, two volume set. No dustjackets as issued. First Edition. Both volumes are in Very Good condition with clean covers and pages, square spines and corners and tight bindings. Minor shelf rubbing to covers. Clean, tight set. Photos upon request.
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Good. VOLUME 1 ONLY. Ex-library with usual stamps and labels, otherwise clean pages. Moderate cover wear. One volume of ISBN 1579580904. Sorry, no international orders due to weight. Booksavers receives donated books and recycles them in a variety of ways. Proceeds benefit the work of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) in the U.S. and around the world.
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Good. 2 vols. 1556p total. Ex-library hardcover books in original bindings. Tiny dents on side edges of the boards. Labels on spines; stamps and stickers on endpapers and title pages. Otherwise a pair of clean, tight books in very good condition. Covers monasticism in multiple religions. Illustrated with sections of color photographs as well as black and white photographs throughout the text. Both volumes measure approx. 11.25" x 8.75"