Transmission of Latin and Greek texts from "summary" of How The Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill
The Irish monks, secluded in their remote monasteries, dedicated themselves to preserving and transmitting the ancient texts of Latin and Greek. These texts, written by the likes of Plato, Aristotle, and Virgil, were in danger of being lost forever in the chaos and destruction of the collapsing Roman Empire. The monks saw the value in these texts, not just as historical artifacts, but as sources of wisdom and knowledge that could benefit future generations. They painstakingly copied these works by hand, creating illuminated manuscripts that were not only beautiful to behold but also served as a means of preserving the knowledge contained within. Through their efforts, the monks ensured that the works of the ancient Greeks and Romans would survive into the medieval period and beyond. They acted as the custodians of Western civilization, passing down the ...
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