Ancient Mediterranean World
Monasticism is a religious way of life in which individuals withdraw from society to dedicate themselves to spiritual work, often within a community. This practice became particularly significant in the context of Christianity as monks and nuns sought to live a life of prayer, contemplation, and asceticism, contributing to the spread of Christian teachings and values during a time of transformation in the early centuries of the faith.
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