Monasticism

Monasticism: Its Ideals and History and The Confessions of St. Augustine is a book written by Adolf Harnack. The book is divided into two parts. The first part explores the history and ideals of monasticism, tracing its origins to the early Christian era and examining its development over time. Harnack also explores the different types of monasticism that have emerged throughout history, including the Benedictine and Cistercian orders.The second part of the book is an exploration of the Confessions of St. Augustine, one of the most important works of Christian literature. Harnack provides an in-depth analysis of the Confessions, exploring its themes and examining its significance in the context of Christian theology.Overall, Monasticism: Its Ideals and History and The Confessions of St. Augustine is a comprehensive study of two important aspects of Christian history and theology. It provides readers with a deep understanding of the history and development of monasticism, as well as the significance of the Confessions of St. Augustine in Christian literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.