The Trappist Monk: A Concise History Of The Order Of Reformed Cistercians With A Sketch Of The Abbey Of New Melleray - Hardcover

The Trappist Monk is a book that provides a concise history of the Order of Reformed Cistercians, also known as the Trappists, written by H.J. McDermott. The book also includes a sketch of the Abbey of New Melleray, which is a Trappist monastery located in Iowa, USA. The author traces the origins of the Trappist order back to the Cistercian reform movement of the 17th century and describes the unique aspects of Trappist spirituality and monastic life. McDermott also explores the challenges faced by the Trappist order over the years, including persecution during the French Revolution and the impact of modernization on monastic life. The sketch of New Melleray Abbey provides insight into the daily life of Trappist monks and the role of the monastery in the local community. Overall, The Trappist Monk offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and traditions of one of the most well-known and respected orders of Catholic monks.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.