1,500 years of the twelve steps molding the spirituality of the masses throughout the ages. Form Benedict, a hermit in 520 AD to Bill WIlson of AA fame. Meditation workshop, comparitive religion section - how others relate to the principles within the twelve steps. By author with help form the Monks of St Anselm's Abbey, Wash., D.C. and the monks fo Thamkrabok Monastery, Thailand, The Native American Museum - Wash., D.C>, to amny other sources throughout history.