Carthusian Monasticism
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Carthusians
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church history
early modern period
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Middle Ages
monastic life
spirituality
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- ISBN 9781501517846
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 10 Nov 2025
- Publisher: De Gruyter
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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This volume seeks—through the work of a number of experts in various fields—to explore monastic life as embodied by Carthusian monks and nuns. Medieval and Early Modern Carthusians are omnipresent in a number of topics in medieval studies—literature, history, art, religious life, and the development of intellectual and theological thought. Moreover, these religious men and women were significant contributors to Medieval and Early Modern culture, society, and spirituality. Despite Carthusians' influence and popularity during this time, they have often escaped scholarly attention. As a multi-pronged and interdisciplinary study, this volume offers a comprehensive, yet nuanced re-examination of the Carthusian way of life: one that often challenges long-standing assumptions about the Carthusians and their place within Western Christianity and civilization. The breadth and depth of this volume will appeal not only to the seasoned scholar and graduate students, but also to newcomers to the field.
Demetrio S. Yocum is Research Associate of Italian at the University of Notre Dame. His research focuses on Medieval and Renaissance Italian literature and history with particular interest in theology and monasticism. He coordinates the Opera del vocabolario italiano Program at Notre Dame, and has translated numerous works. His recent publications include: Petrarch’s Humanist Writing and Carthusian Monasticism. The Secret Language of the Self (Brepols: 2013; co-winner of the 2011 MLA Scaglione Publication Award for a Manuscript in Italian Literary Studies); At the Heart of the Liturgy, co-edited with Maxwell Johnson and Timothy O'Malley (Liturgical Press: 2014). Stephen J.N. Molvarec, SJ is Postdoctoral Fellow in History at Marquette University. He completed his doctoral thesis on the development of Medieval Carthusian social networks and their urban foundations under the supervision of John Van Engen. His research interests include the development of medieval religious orders, their social networks, and religious solitude. His recent publications include: A Fish out of Water? From Contemplative Solitude to Carthusian Involvement in Pastoral Care and Reform Activity, co-edited and introduced with Tom Gaens (Peeters: 2013).
