Monastic Iceland - Paperback

Monastic Iceland - Paperback

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Monastic Iceland - Paperback

Monastic Iceland - Paperback

$99.77
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by Steinunn Kristjánsdóttir (Author)

This book provides an overview of medieval monasticism in Iceland, from its dawn to its downfall during the Reformation.

Blending the evidence from material remains and written documents, Monastic Iceland highlights the realities of everyday life in the male and female monasteries operated in Iceland. The book describes the incorporation of monasticism into the Icelandic society, the alleged land of the Vikings, and thus how the monasteries coexisted with the natural and social environments on the island while keeping their general aims and objectives. The book shows that large social systems, such as monasticism, can cross social and natural borders without necessitating fundamental changes apart from those triggered by the constant coexistence of nature and culture inside the environment they exist within. The evidence provided debunks the myth that Icelandic monasteries, male or female, were isolated, silent places or simple cells functioning principally as retirement homes for aristocrats. To be a member of an ecclesiastical institution did not mean a quiet, secluded life without any outside interaction, but rather active participation in the surrounding community.

The book is for researchers in archaeology, osteology, and medieval history, in addition to all those interested in monasticism and the medieval history of northern Europe.

Author Biography

Steinunn Kristjánsdóttir is Professor of Archaeology at the University of Iceland. Her main interests lie in the field of medieval monasticism, feminism, and gender archaeology. Steinunn has published two monographs in Icelandic. Both books were nominated for the Icelandic Literature Prize. Steinunn was the head of Department of Philosophy, History and Archaeology, University of Iceland, from 2018 to 2022.

Number of Pages: 248
Dimensions: 0.55 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: December 30, 2022

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