Irish monks as transmitters of knowledge from "summary" of How The Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill
Irish monks played a crucial role in preserving and transmitting knowledge during the Dark Ages. As Europe descended into chaos and illiteracy after the fall of the Roman Empire, these monks took it upon themselves to safeguard the wisdom of the ancients. They did so by painstakingly copying and preserving ancient manuscripts that would have otherwise been lost forever. The monks established monastic communities that became centers of learning and culture. These monasteries were not only places of worship but also hubs of education, where monks studied classical texts and engaged in scholarly pursuits. Through their dedication to learning, they were able to preserve the works of great thinkers such as Aristotle, Plato, and Cicero. One of the most famous Irish monks who contributed to the preservation of knowledge was Saint Columba. He founded the monastery of Iona, which became a beacon...
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