Monasticism and Civilization Book cover type:Paperback little is known about the

little is known about the saint himself… until now

explains the correct theological and philosophical principles and exposes the fallacious thinking of the Council

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First published in 1954 by Desclée in Belgium and the Gregorian Institute of America

The narrative delves deep into the unique character of St

Monasticism and Civilization Book cover type:Paperback little is known about theFr. O'Connor argues that Western civilization as we know it would not exist (or would have been radically different and far poorer) without the monastic movement. Far from being a withdrawal from the world, monasticism was one of the most powerful civilizing forces in European history. Written in the early 20th century by a Catholic priest, the book is unapologetically pro monastic and Catholic. It was partly a response to anti Catholic historians