Western Monasticism Was Characterized by

question 17

Multiple Choice

Western monasticism was characterized by

• A)study and the preservation of manuscripts.
• B)fasting and self-inflicted torments.
• C)hard manual labor to learn humility.
• D)prayer and meditation.
• E)a balance of study, work, and prayer.

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