Female Ascetics
| Author | : Wendy Sinclair-Brull |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 292 |
| Release | : 2013-12-16 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781136789526 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1136789529 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (529 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Female Ascetics by : Wendy Sinclair-Brull
Download or read book Female Ascetics written by Wendy Sinclair-Brull and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines in rich detail the neglected topic of female ascetics. Based on field research, it documents the social forces which facilitated the establishment of an Order of Ascetics for women, defying tradition in many respects. It describes the subtle methods by which the individual is transformed into a full member of the Order, and how hierarchy and purity are indeed integral to the process.