Over the centuries, the OSB have been credited with doing a good many
things in Europe. They actually did do some of these things. But how
easily can it be documented that they did any of them in the sixth
century BC? Very interesting, indeed. The history of Christianity may be
headed for a radical rewrite!
John Parsons
On Wed, 6 Aug 1997, Monastery Library wrote:
> I have received the following request: I have no idea of the answer
> (but see below for irreverent comment)
>
> ==================
> I am currently doing research for a 30-minute TV documentary for
> > German TV. Vidicom Media Productions, the company I work with, is
> > producing this film on the history and symbolic value of the rose.
> >
> > In the literature I have consulted for my research, I have learnt that
> > Anglo-Saxon Benedictine monks first cultivated the rose in Europe in the
> >
> > sixth century BC. I found this very interesting, and would like to know
> > more about the importance of the rose for the Benedictines, as for
> > Christianity as such: I understand that the rose, over many centuries,
> > was an important Christian symbol.
> > ==================
>
> I know how important the rose was in the courtly love tradition
> (etc), but I have not heard us OSB's accused, so to speak, of
> inventing it. I think it's myth, but desire to be informed if I am
> wrong...
>
> An indolent Vicar of Bray
> His roses allowed to decay
> But his wife - more alert -
> Bought a powerful squirt,
> And said to he spouse, Let us spray.
>
> That intrigued me as a child: it still does. Deduce what you will.
>
> a.c.
>
> Anselm Cramer OSB
> Ampleforth Abbey, York
> GB - YO6 4EN
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