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By traveling with the three great \"Founding Fathers\" of the monastic tradition&mdash;St. Antony of the Desert, St. Benedict, and St. Bernard of Clairvaux&mdash;readers are invited to ascend the heights of personal holiness and wisdom. This volume serves as an essential roadmap for anyone seeking to deepen their commitment to the Faith through the proven, time-tested methods of the masters.</p>\n<div style=\"background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #E2E2E2; padding: 1.25rem; margin: 1.5rem 0;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"><strong>The Three Pillars Included in This Volume:</strong></p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.25rem; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.5;\">\n<li><strong>The Life of St. Antony:</strong> A portrait of the Desert Father and the birth of monastic spiritual combat.</li>\n<li><strong>The Holy Rule of St. Benedict:</strong> A new translation of the greatest law for Western communal living.</li>\n<li><strong>The Twelve Degrees of Humility and Pride:</strong> St. Bernard&rsquo;s daring mystical guide to rooting out the ego.</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n<ul style=\"margin: 1.5rem 0; padding-left: 1.25rem; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<li><strong>Access the Source Material:</strong> Read the foundational primary sources that built Western civilization and the Catholic spiritual tradition.</li>\n<li><strong>New Benedictine Translation:</strong> Featuring a fresh, accessible translation of the <em>Rule of St. Benedict</em> by Dr. William Edmund Fahey.</li>\n<li><strong>Master Interior Stillness:</strong> Apply the wisdom of the \"daring mystic\" St. Bernard to achieve true humility and peace of soul.</li>\n<li><strong>Expert Commentary:</strong> Includes introductions and curated reading lists to help you navigate the rich history of monastic thought.</li>\n<li><strong>A TAN Classic:</strong> Presented in a premium format with updated typesetting and quality binding for a lifetime of study.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">Intended Audience</h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\">This volume is ideal for Benedictine oblates, students of Church history, and any Catholic seeking a structured, traditional approach to the prayer life. It is especially recommended for those who want to understand the \"roots\" of the spiritual life and apply the discipline of the monastery to their own domestic church.</p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">FAQs</h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Is this book only for monks or religious?</strong><br />Not at all. The principles of monasticism&mdash;stability, prayer, and humility&mdash;are universal and are intended to help every Christian live a more Christ-centered life in the world.</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>What makes this translation of St. Benedict unique?</strong><br />Translated by Dr. William Edmund Fahey, a Benedictine oblate, this version is designed to be both academically rigorous and devotionally accessible for the modern reader.</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Are the texts complete or abridged?</strong><br />This volume concentrates on these three specific, essential texts to provide a \"short path\" to the essence of monastic teaching without overwhelming the reader.</p>\n<div style=\"background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #E2E2E2; padding: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem; margin: 0 0 .5rem;\">Key Themes</h3>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.25rem; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.5;\">\n<li><strong>Ora et Labora:</strong> The balance of prayer and work in the Christian life.</li>\n<li><strong>The Ladder of Humility:</strong> Ascending to God by descending in self-opinion.</li>\n<li><strong>Spiritual Fatherhood:</strong> The role of the guide and the law in the path to holiness.</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n</section>","show_backorder_message":false,"tags":[],"warranty":"","price":{"without_tax":{"formatted":"$19.95","value":19.95,"currency":"USD"},"tax_label":"Tax"},"detail_messages":"","availability":"","page_title":"The Foundations of Western Monasticism","default_shipping_expectation_prompt":"","height":"8.50","cart_url":"https://tanbooks.com/cart.php","show_backorder_availability_prompt":false,"max_purchase_quantity":0,"show_quantity_on_hand":true,"show_default_shipping_expectation_prompt":false,"show_quantity_on_backorder":false,"mpn":null,"upc":"9780895551993","options":[{"id":4984,"type":"Configurable_PickList_Set","display_name":"Format","required":true,"state":"variant_option","partial":"set-rectangle","condition":true,"values":[{"id":9803,"label":"Paperbound","selected":true,"data":"Paperbound"},{"id":9804,"label":"eBook","selected":false,"data":"eBook"},{"id":9805,"label":"Audiobook","selected":false,"data":"Audiobook"}]}],"related_products":[{"id":2878,"sku":"TE7797","name":"The Foundations of Western Monasticism (eBook)","url":"https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-foundations-of-western-monasticism-ebook/","availability":"","rating":0,"brand":null,"category":["eBooks"],"summary":"St. Antony of the Desert, St. Benedict of Nursia, and St. Bernard of Clairvaux rise above other figures in Catholic history as guides. 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