Slightly off the central thread of this discussion somewhat, does
anyone know of any contemporary, and specifically twelfth-century,
evidence which demonstrates that Benedictine monks were engaged in
the pastoral care of the laity outside the monastery? Alternatively,
is there any evidence to suggest that monks might have been copying
manuscripts for secular clerics to use in their pastoral activities?
Thanks.
Elaine
Dr Elaine Treharne
Department of English
University of Leicester
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