Christian monks as preservers of classical wisdom from "summary" of How The Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill
In the secluded monasteries of Ireland, Christian monks found themselves the unlikely guardians of the classical wisdom of antiquity. As the Roman Empire crumbled and barbarian hordes swept across Europe, the knowledge and culture of the ancient world faced imminent extinction. It was in this tumultuous time that the Irish monks stepped forward to preserve and protect the intellectual treasures of civilization. Far removed from the chaos and violence of the outside world, these monks dedicated themselves to copying and translating the works of Greek and Roman scholars. Through their meticulous efforts, texts that would have otherwise been lost to history were safeguarded for future generations. The monasteries became centers of learning and scholarship, attracting students and scholars from far and wide who sought to benefit from the monks' expertise. In addition to copying manuscripts, the monks also engaged in commentary and interpretation of the classical texts. They sought to understand and elucidate the ideas contained within these works, adding their own insights a...
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