From the time it was first promulgated in the sixth century, *The Rule of St. Benedict* has been one of the most influential, enduring documents of Western civilization. Composed for the guidance of his own monks at Monte Cassino, St. Benedict's *Rule* has become the basis for the rules of...
From the time it was first promulgated in the sixth century, *The Rule of St. Benedict* has been one of the most influential, enduring documents of Western civilization. Composed for the guidance of his own monks at Monte Cassino, St. Benedict's *Rule* has become the basis for the rules of practically every Christian monastic community in the West. In it are the guidelines for living the spiritual life -- through work, prayer, study, obedience, community, and moderate asceticism.
This acclaimed edition of *The Rule of St. Benedict* is a highly accessible modern translation that conveys the spirit and logic of the original text. It contains an invaluable in-depth Introduction that explores the development and spread of Christian monasticism; a biographical sketch of St. Benedict; a discussion of the structure and implementation of his *Rule*; its value and impact on religious orders from the Middle Ages down through history; its tremendous influence on Western culture and civilization; and, finally, various texts of the *Rule*.
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From the time it was first promulgated in the sixth century, *The Rule of St. Benedict* has been one of the most influential, enduring documents of Western civilization. Composed for the guidance of his own monks at Monte Cassino, St. Benedict's *Rule* has become the basis for the rules of...
From the time it was first promulgated in the sixth century, *The Rule of St. Benedict* has been one of the most influential, enduring documents of Western civilization. Composed for the guidance of his own monks at Monte Cassino, St. Benedict's *Rule* has become the basis for the rules of practically every Christian monastic community in the West. In it are the guidelines for living the spiritual life -- through work, prayer, study, obedience, community, and moderate asceticism.
This acclaimed edition of *The Rule of St. Benedict* is a highly accessible modern translation that conveys the spirit and logic of the original text. It contains an invaluable in-depth Introduction that explores the development and spread of Christian monasticism; a biographical sketch of St. Benedict; a discussion of the structure and implementation of his *Rule*; its value and impact on religious orders from the Middle Ages down through history; its tremendous influence on Western culture and civilization; and, finally, various texts of the *Rule*.
Rule of St Benedict ,The$16.99
Koorong code124300
ISBN9780385009485
Pages128
PublisherDoubleday
Publication date01 September 1975
Dimensions6 x 140 x 210mm
Weight0.158kg
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This is a book of much needed administration for the 6th century. I liked how Benedict used his experience to organise hermits into monasteries. I don't like the parts about not being able to laugh but I did like the bits about providing the weak and delicate monks crafts to do. The fear of God this man had is palpable, and this work is full of scripture. Taken as admin rather than law it's an interesting book.
