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Intercessory Prayer and the Monastic Ideal in the Time of the Carolingian Reforms (Oxford Theology and Religion Monographs)

Full title: Intercessory Prayer and the Monastic Ideal in the Time of the Carolingian Reforms (Oxford Theology and Religion Monographs)
ISBN: 9780198790518
ISBN 10: 0198790511
Authors: Choy, Renie S.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Edition: 1
Num. pages: 272
Binding: Hardcover
Language: en
Published on: 2017

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Synopsis

This Work Explores How Monasteries Fulfilled Their Particular Duty Of Intercessory Prayer In The Early Middle Ages. Focusing On The Period Of Carolingian Church Reform, It Analyses Spiritual Goals To Which Frankish Monastic Life Aspired And Considers How These Found Reflection In Contemporary Liturgical Practice. Praying By The Rules -- Liturgical Intercession And Monastic Theology -- Liturgical Intercession Through The Psalms -- Intercession For Monastic Companions -- Intercession For Rulers -- Intercession For Society. Renie S. Cloy. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 207-230) And Index.