Medieval monastic texts

Medieval monastic texts are writings produced by monks and nuns in monasteries during the Middle Ages, often focused on religious, spiritual, and instructional topics. These texts include manuscripts of prayers, biblical commentaries, theological treatises, chronicles, and works on daily monastic life. They reflect the monastery's role as a center of learning, copying, preserving, and interpreting religious works. While many were written in Latin, some later ones appeared in vernacular languages. These texts offer valuable insights into medieval spirituality, education, and culture, serving both as devotional tools and as records of historical and theological thought.