Lehner, Ulrich L., 1976-

Enlightened monks the German Benedictines, 1740-1803 / [electronic resource] : Ulrich L. Lehner. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2011. - 1 online resource (266 p.) : map.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This is a revisionist account of the effects of the Enlightenment process on German benedictines which contributes to a better understanding not only of monastic culture in Central Europe, but also of Catholic religious culture in general.

9780191729096 (ebook) : No price


Catholic Church--History--Germany--18th century.


Benedictine monasteries--History--Germany--18th century.
Enlightenment--Influence.--Germany


Germany--Intellectual life--18th century.

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