{"product_id":"an-epitome-of-cistercian-history-from-citeaux-12th-cent-to-roscrea-20th-cent-9781025635262","title":"An Epitome of Cistercian History: From Citeaux (12th Cent.) to Roscrea (20th Cent.)","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Roscrea Mount St Joseph Abbey\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Christianity - Catholic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An Epitome of Cistercian History\" provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the Cistercian Order's evolution across eight centuries. Starting with the order's foundation at Citeaux in the 12th century, the work traces the spiritual and organizational trajectory of the \"White Monks\" as they spread across Europe and eventually established a significant presence in Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe narrative meticulously documents the reformist spirit that defined the early Cistercians, emphasizing their commitment to manual labor, self-sufficiency, and a strict adherence to the Rule of Saint Benedict. As the chronicle moves forward in time, it highlights the challenges and triumphs of the order, culminating in the establishment and growth of Mount St. Joseph Abbey in Roscrea during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. By bridging the gap between medieval monasticism and modern religious life, this work serves as an essential resource for those interested in ecclesiastical history, Irish religious heritage, and the enduring legacy of the Cistercian tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume offers valuable insights into the daily lives, architectural contributions, and spiritual influence of the monks, making it a significant contribution to the study of Catholic monasticism and its historical continuity from the Middle Ages to the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47884105187479,"sku":"9781025635262","price":1341.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025635262.webp?v=1781105874","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/an-epitome-of-cistercian-history-from-citeaux-12th-cent-to-roscrea-20th-cent-9781025635262","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}