Title: Hermits and anchorites in England, 1200-1550 /
Authors: Jones, E. A. 1968-
Year: 2019
Subjects: Hermits England History Sources.; Hermits; England Church history Sources.; England.
Abstract: "This source book offers a comprehensive treatment of solitary religious lives in England in the late Middle Ages. It covers both enclosed recluses (anchorites) and free-wandering hermits, and explores the relationship between them. Although there has been a recent surge of interest in the solitary vocations, especially anchorites, this has focused almost exclusively on a small number of examples. The field is in need of reinvigoration, and this book provides it. Featuring translated extracts from a wide range of Latin, Middle English and Old French sources, as well as a scholarly introduction and commentary from one of the foremost experts in the field, Hermits and anchorites in England is an invaluable resource for students and lecturers alike"--Publisher's description.
Contents: Becoming an anchorite -- A cell of one's own -- A day in the anchoritic life -- For the whole term of this life -- Scenes of eremitical life -- Rules and regulation -- Renegades, charismatics and charlatans -- Dissolution.