Legacy of Irish monasticism in modern world from "summary" of How The Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill
The Irish monks, in their remote and windswept monasteries, preserved the wisdom and knowledge of the ancient world while chaos and darkness descended upon Europe. Through their diligent efforts of copying and preserving manuscripts, they ensured that the works of great thinkers like Aristotle, Plato, and Cicero were not lost to history. This act of preservation would prove to be invaluable in the centuries to come, as Europe slowly emerged from the ashes of the Roman Empire. But the legacy of Irish monasticism goes beyond mere preservation. The monks also played a vital role in the transmission of this knowledge to the wider world. As missionaries, they traveled far and wide, bringing not only the teachings of Christianity, but also the wisdom of the ancients to distant lands. Through their efforts, the seeds of learning and civilization were planted in places as far away as Scotland, England, and even continental Europe. The Irish monks were not content to simply copy and disseminate the works of others; they also made significant contributions of their own. In their monasteries, they engaged in scholarly pursuits, producing original works of theology, philosophy, and poetry. Some of the g...
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