Slide 9 New Challenges, New Beginnings I (Monastic Movement) Flashcards
Who were the 2 figures that spread monasticism from Egypt to the West?
Athanasius - spent two of his five terms of exile in the West, where he spread the ideals of Egyptian monasticism
Jerome - his works and his becoming a monk had a major influence on the Western church
What were the 3 reasons given by David Knowles for the success of The Rule of St Benedict?
1) It is practical and workable for every class and age of monks
2) It is “physically moderate and flexible, and emphasis is laid on the charity and harmony of a simple life in common rather than on the rivalry and effort of individual achievement”
3) It contains “a fund of spiritual and human wisdom that can guide abbot and monks in all the vicissitudes (circumstances) of life”
What are some of the rules in The Rule of St Benedict mentioned in the slides?
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1) Monks are to be absolutely obedient to their abbot
2) The abbot is to be held accountable to God for the virtue and salvation for each of his monks
3) The monks are not allowed private ownership of things
4) There is to be equal treatment of all monks: The old hierarchical society is to be left behind
5) The Divine Office was to be carried out with a keen awareness of God’s presence
6) There was also physical labour: The general rule is that all will take turns at every task
7) Monks are to make a vow of “stability”: They promise to remain for the rest of their lives in the monastery that accepted them
What were the 2 new forms of monasticism that arose in the latter part of the Middle Ages?
1) The Mendicant orders e.g. Dominicans, Franciscans, Carmelites
2) The Military orders e.g. Knights Templar
What were some areas of impact monasticism made mentioned in Mark Noll’s Turning points?
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1) Pioneering missionary activity of immense significance
2) The preservation and promotion of learning: in Christian theology and other fields
3) Service to the world in Christ’s name
4) As a source of renewal for the entire Church
