Encyclopedia of Monasticism (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781579580902)

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.

Author: William M. Johnston
ISBN-10: 1579580904
ISBN-13: 9781579580902
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2000
Pages: 2000
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 12.37lbs
Size: 11.35h x 8.98w x 3.74d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 12/01/2000 pg. 106
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2000 pg. 15
Library Journal 11/15/2000 pg. 33
Booklist Ed Choice Reference 01/01/2001 pg. 865
Booklist 01/01/2001 pg. 1004
Choice 03/01/2001 pg. 1242
Booklist 05/15/2001 pg. 1782
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2001 pg. 584
Library Journal 12/20/2000