The Nun's Rule

The Nun's Rule: The Ancren Riwle is a book written by James Morton that provides a complete translation of a medieval English religious text known as the Ancren Riwle. The text was written in the early 13th century and was intended as a guide for female religious recluses, or anchoresses, who lived in seclusion in small cells attached to churches. The book provides guidance on how to live a pious and virtuous life, including advice on prayer, meditation, and contemplation, as well as practical matters such as diet, clothing, and daily routines. The Ancren Riwle is considered an important work of early English prose and provides a valuable insight into the religious beliefs and practices of medieval England. This edition of the text includes an introduction by the author, as well as extensive notes and commentary to help readers better understand the historical context and meaning of the text.No anchorite, by my advice, shall make profession, that is, vow to keep any thing as commanded, except three things, that is, obedience, chastity, and constancy as to her abode; that she shall never more change her convent, except only by necessity, as compulsion and fear of death, obedience to her bishop or superior; for, whoso undertaketh any thing, and promises to God to do it as his command, binds herself thereto, and sinneth mortally in breaking it, if she brake it wilfully and intentionally.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.