Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of St. Stephen Harding: Abbot of Citeaux and Founder of the Cistercian Order is a biographical account of the life of St. Stephen Harding, written by J.B. Dalgairns. The book details the life of this significant figure in the history of Christianity, who was instrumental in the founding of the Cistercian Order, one of the most influential monastic orders in the medieval period.The book covers Stephen Harding's early life, his conversion to Christianity, and his decision to join the Benedictine Order. It then follows his journey to Citeaux, where he became one of the founding members of the Cistercian Order. The book explores the challenges that Stephen Harding faced in establishing the Cistercian Order, including opposition from other monastic orders and the difficulties of establishing a new order in a time of political and religious turmoil.The Life of St. Stephen Harding also delves into the spiritual and intellectual legacy that Stephen Harding left behind. The book explores his teachings on the importance of simplicity, humility, and obedience, and how these principles continue to influence the Cistercian Order and the wider Christian community to this day.Overall, The Life of St. Stephen Harding is a detailed and insightful account of the life of a significant figure in Christian history, whose legacy continues to inspire and influence people around the world.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.
