The crafts and culture of a medieval monastery

Main Author: Jovinelly, Joann.
Other Authors: Netelkos, Jason.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York, NY : Rosen Pub. Group, 2007.
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: Crafts of the Middle Ages
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Medieval culture: Christian monasteries
  • Saint Benedict
  • Harsh life
  • Evolution of monastic orders
  • Decline of monasticism
  • Medieval crafts: Life in a monastery
  • Project 1, monastery model
  • Faith and devotion
  • Project 2, prayer beads
  • In the scriptoria
  • Project 3, illuminated manuscript
  • Preserving knowledge
  • Project 4, bookbinding
  • Life of industry
  • Project 5, beehive
  • Monk's diet
  • Project 6, pretzels
  • Working the earth
  • Project 7, herb garden
  • Caring for the sick
  • Project 8, plague mask
  • Timeline.