Ancrene Wisse

Ancrene Wisse (/ˌæŋkrɛn ˈwɪs/; also known as the Ancrene Riwle /ˌæŋkrɛn ˈriːʊli/ or Guide for Anchoresses) is an anonymous monastic rule (or manual) for female 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. Parts 1 and 8 deal with what is called the "Outer Rule" (relating to the anchoresses' exterior life), while Parts 2–7 deal with the "Inner Rule" (relating to the anchoresses' interior life).