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The Working Life - A Medieval Monk (The Working Life)
The Working Life A Medieval Monk - The Working Life Author:James Barter During the European Middle Ages, few issues, if any, occupied peoples' spirits more than the uncertainty of whether heaven or hell awaited their souls. Some spiritual men called monks focused on aiding others to achieve their path to heaven through dedication to prayer, performing charitable works, and asceticism. Working alone as hermits or gro... more »uped in monasteries, monks made remarkable contributions to European culture as scholars, artists, musicians, and educators. (20041101)« less