maurist (Meaning)
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maurist (n.)
A member of the Congregation of Saint Maur, an offshoot of the Benedictines, originating in France in the early part of the seventeenth century. The Maurists have been distinguished for their interest in literature.
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maurist Sentence Examples
- The Maurist monks made significant contributions to biblical scholarship.
- The Maurists established a renowned abbey at Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris.
- The Maurist scholars specialized in critical editions of patristic texts.
- The Maurist Mabillon laid the groundwork for modern paleography.
- The Maurists emphasized the study of historical sources and textual criticism.
- The Maurist scholars were influential in the development of the Benedictine Reformation.
- The Maurist academy was a center of learning and research in the 17th and 18th centuries.
- The Maurists faced challenges from their Jansenist rivals.
- The Maurist order was suppressed during the French Revolution.
- The Maurist legacy continues to be revered in the field of historical scholarship.
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A member of the Congregation of Saint Maur, an offshoot of the Benedictines, originating in France in the early part of the seventeenth century. The Maurists ha
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The Maurist monks made significant contributions to biblical scholarship.
The Maurists established a renowned abbey at Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris.
The Maurist scholars specialized in critical editions of patristic texts.
The Maurist Mabillon laid the groundwork for modern paleography.
