Dictionary of world monasticism /Steven Olderr.
Olderr, Steven,
Dictionary of world monasticism /Steven Olderr. - Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland and Company, Incorporated, Publishers, (c)2020. - 1 online resource.
Includes bibliographical references.
""Despite the many volumes written about monasticism, this is the first comprehensive dictionary on the subject-not a proselytizing work but instead with a focus on history, biography and description both ancient and modern. The scope is worldwide, covering not only Christianity but all faiths that have monastic traditions including, but not limited to, Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism."-Provided by publisher"--
9781476640877
Monasticism and religious orders--Dictionaries.
Electronic Books.
BL631 / .D538 2020
Dictionary of world monasticism /Steven Olderr. - Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland and Company, Incorporated, Publishers, (c)2020. - 1 online resource.
Includes bibliographical references.
""Despite the many volumes written about monasticism, this is the first comprehensive dictionary on the subject-not a proselytizing work but instead with a focus on history, biography and description both ancient and modern. The scope is worldwide, covering not only Christianity but all faiths that have monastic traditions including, but not limited to, Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism."-Provided by publisher"--
9781476640877
Monasticism and religious orders--Dictionaries.
Electronic Books.
BL631 / .D538 2020