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Author Jocelin, de Brakelond, active 1173-1215
Editor Clarke, Ernest, 1856-1923
LoC No. 04027963
Title The Chronicle of Jocelin of Brakelond: A Picture of Monastic Life in the Days of Abbot Samson
Credits E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Chris Pinfield, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
Summary "The Chronicle of Jocelin of Brakelond: A Picture of Monastic Life in the Days of Abbot Samson" is a historical account likely written in the late 13th or early 14th century. This work delves into the life of the abbey of St. Edmundsbury during the tenure of Abbot Samson, as narrated by Jocelin, who serves as his chaplain and biographer. The central theme revolves around the intricacies of monastic life, governance, and the challenges faced by the abbey, intertwined with reflections on human behavior and ecclesiastical authority. At the start of the chronicle, Jocelin introduces the precarious state of Bury Abbey under the management of the ailing Abbot Hugh. He depicts a monastery burdened with debt, mismanagement, and the encroaching influence of external forces, particularly Jewish money-lenders. The opening chapters set a stage filled with tension and a struggle for control among the monks, foreshadowing the eventual rise of Samson as the new abbot, who is depicted as a capable yet contentious leader. Jocelin reflects on the state of affairs, expressing his hopes for reform and stability, and hints at the upcoming transitions and complex dynamics within the monastic community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Subject Samson, Abbot of Bury St. Edmunds, 1135-1211
Subject Abbey of Bury St. Edmunds -- History
Subject England -- Church history -- 1066-1485
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Angevin period, 1154-1216
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EBook-No. 37780
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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