The earliest form of the movement was thoroughly a sect within Judaism. The earliest forms of the Jesus movement were small, sectarian groups. The people held on tightly to their beliefs and expectations while at the same time continued in their Jewish tradition. One of the things they had to do was distance themselves from their authoritative cultural surroundings. A sect always arose within a community with whom it shared a basic set of beliefs and yet, it needed to find some way to differentiate itself. Sectarian groups were always in tension with their environment. That tension was manifested in a variety of ways. There were controversies over belief a

In 1446 there was a downfall in the monasteries. No one knows exactly why the monasteries disappeared. The last prior, John Wessington, resigned and soon after everything fell apart. The king ordered that the monasteries be ambushed for their money and jewels. Because of this the monk's traditions came to an end.

Over the years the style of life for the monks in England and France changed greatly from the time of St Benedict. The buildings were more impressive and the prayers became more intricate. The duties of the monks were focused more on studies and writing than working outside.

All of the monks were trained at Durhman priory and then were sent to different cells where they were to live. They were forced to leave the beautiful cathedral at which they were trained and move to a house where they were only with a few others. They did not have the comfort of others presence, they did not have the same quality food, and they did not have as many books in the libraries, if there were any at all.

He had three main rules to live by as a monk. The first was to live in peace with others. The second was to live a simple life instead of wanting objects to feel secure with them selves. The third rule to follow was to pray often and read the bible. Benedict also wrote down the finer details, such as how the monks would be governed, what special tasks they had, what type of man the abbot should be, and what prayers should be said and when.

The prior's desire for lavish items, fine foods, and money was the start of the downfall. He let the world affirming life get in the way of God. He was overcome by temptations and the riches and failed to see that he was becoming what he did not believe in.

The monk's lives were kept very simple and they had strict schedules as well. They wore simple cloaks and had a limited amount that they possessed. This kept their lives simple while having all that was necessary. Their days began at midnight in order to pray in the church for one hour. They then went back to bed before waking at 6am for the following meetings, prayers, and duties that each day held for them.

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