Ancrene Wisse (; also known as the Ancrene Riwle or Guide for Anchoresses) is an anonymous monastic rule (or manual) for anchoresses written in the early 13th century. The work consists of eight parts: divine service, keeping the heart, moral lessons and examples, temptation, confession, penance, love, and domestic matters.
Ancrene Wisse (; also known as the Ancrene Riwle or Guide for Anchoresses) is an anonymous monastic rule (or manual) for anchoresses written in the early 13th century. The work consists of eight parts: divine service, keeping the heart, moral lessons and examples, temptation, confession, penance, love, and domestic matters.
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