Offers a history of the Order of St. Augustine established in 1244 AD by Pope Innocent IV. Includes the Rule of St. Augustine, a monastic guide.

Details the history of the contemplative branch of the Order of St. Benedict which was formed in the 12th century.

Provides general histories of the Medieval Cistercians as well as biographies of St. Bernard of Clairvaux.

Chronicles the life of the revered St. Benedict and his influence on Medieval monastic life.

Medieval Sourcebook provides a 6th century text describing monastic and missionary life among Irish monks.