The emergence of new monastic ideals at the end of the eleventh century was forecast by an order whose members lived in isolated cells,worked with their hands,and practiced rigorous self-denial;they were known as the

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The description given of living in isolated cells, working with their hands, and practicing rigorous self-denial fits the lifestyle of the Carthusians, who were known for their extreme asceticism and solitude. The Cistercians also emerged during this time period and shared some similar ideals, such as a focus on manual labor and simplicity, but they did not live in isolated cells like the Carthusians. The other options (Franciscans, Benedictines, and Dominicans) emerged after the eleventh century and had different founding ideals and practices.

The Emergence of New Monastic Ideals at the End of the Eleventh