Ryan S. J. , John. Irish Origins and Early Development. With a new introduction and bibliography. Facsimile of 1931 edition. Dublin, Four Courts Press, 1992. 16 cm x 23. 5 cm. XV, 492 pages. Original hardcover. Very good condition with minor signs of external wear. Some highlighted and underlined sections of text. Inscription by preowner. Includes the following Christian Monasticism in General / Progress towards Monasticism / Cenobitism; or Monasticism in the Strict Sense / The Spread of Monasticism throughout the Christian World / The Introduction of Monasticism into Ireland / St. Patrick / Monasticism in the Irish Church between the Death of St. Patrick, A. D. 461, and A. D. 520 / Period of the Great Monastic Founders / Currents of Religious Life in the British Church in the Sixth Century / Monasteries and Jurisdiction in the Sixth Century / Irish Monastic Life c. A. D. 560-660 / Within the Monastery / Conclusion / Index of Places / Index of Subject Matter.