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""The Evolution of the Monastic Ideal"" is a historical book written by Herbert B. Workman. The book explores the development of the monastic ideal from its earliest origins to the arrival of the friars. It is a comprehensive study of the history of Christian renunciation, tracing the evolution of monasticism through the centuries. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the origins of monasticism in the early Christian church, the rise of the desert fathers, the spread of monasticism in Europe, and the emergence of the mendicant orders. Workman provides a detailed analysis of the various forms of monasticism that emerged over time, including the Benedictine, Cistercian, and Carthusian orders. The book also explores the role of monasticism in shaping the cultural, religious, and political landscape of medieval Europe. Overall, ""The Evolution of the Monastic Ideal"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, monasticism, and the Middle Ages.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.

Herbert Brook Workman (1862-1951) was born in London and educated at Owens College, Manchester. He entered the Wesleyan ministry in 1885 and served as a circuit minister in England and Scotland until 1903 when he was appointed Principal of Westminster College. He was elected President of the Wesleyan Conference in 1930. A distinguished historian, Workman was Cole Lecturer at Vanderbilt University in 1916 and Visiting Professor of Methodist Church History at the University of Chicago in 1927. He published extensively in the field of medieval church history as well as Methodism. His other publications include 'The Dawn of the Reformation,' 'The Evolution of the Monastic Ideal,' 'Martyrs of the Early Church,' 'Methodism,' and 'The Age of Hus.'