Los orígenes del monacato cristiano. Arquitectura, medioambiente, producción

Early Christian monasticism, long idealized as self-sufficient and isolated, was found to be an open system deeply integrated with its environment. Research reveals a dual evolution: architectural forms transitioned from scattered dwellings to communal, multifunctional spaces, while productive systems shifted from household economies to territorial networks that outsourced labor. This study challenges the heroic narrative of monastic life by analyzing five case studies—Qumran, Kellia, the White Monastery, Kalat Siman, and Skellig Michael—using interdisciplinary methods including archaeology, paleoclimatology, and meteorology. It demonstrates that monasteries were dynamic entities, organized in federations or connected to other settlements, and adapted to climate and resource management, offering a more nuanced understanding of their historical role.

Velado Pérez, E. Los orígenes del monacato cristiano. Arquitectura, medioambiente, producción. https://doi.org/10.20868/upm.thesis.94240