The Rule of Saint Benedict
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- Paperback
112 pages
- Release Date
3 July 1998
Summary
Composed nearly fifteen hundred years ago by the father of Western monasticism, The Rule of St. Benedict has for centuries been the guide of religious communities. St. Benedict’s rules of obedience, humility, and contemplation are not only prerequisites for formal religious societies, they also provide an invaluable model for anyone desiring to live more simply. While they presuppose a certain detachment from the world, they provide guidance and inspiration for anyone seeking peace and fulfil…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780375700170 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 037570017X |
| Author: | St. Benedict |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Vintage Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 112 |
| Release Date: | 3 July 1998 |
| Weight: | 96g |
| Dimensions: | 202mm x 132mm x 8mm |
| Series: | Vintage Spiritual Classics |
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St. Benedict
Saint Benedict of Nursia (c. 480 AD - 543 AD) founded twelve monasteries, the best known of which was his first monastery at Monte Cassino in Italy. Benedict wrote a set of rules governing his monks, the Rule of Saint Benedict, one of the more influential documents in Western Civilization. Benedict was canonized a saint in 1220.
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