The Rule of Benedict
ISBN: 9780140449969 | 0140449965
Format: PaperbackPublisher: Penguin Classics
Pub. Date: 3/25/2008
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"Founder of a monastery at Monte Cassino, between Rome and Naples, in the sixth century, St Benedict intended his Rule to be a practical guide to Christian monastic life. Based on the key precepts of humility, obedience and love, its aim is to create a harmonious and efficient religious community in which individuals can make progress in the Christian virtues and gain eternal life. Here, Benedict sets out ideal monastery routines and regulations, from the qualities of a good abbot, the twelve steps to humility and the value of silence to such e... MORE
| Biblical references and translation | |
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| The Rule of Benedict | p. 1 |
| Daily Services (Liturgy of the Hours) in Benedict's Monasteries | p. 105 |
| Notes | p. 109 |
| Table of Contents provided by Blackwell. All Rights Reserved. |
St Benedict of Nursia (c. 480-û543) founded twelve monasteries, the best known of which was his first at Monte Cassino in Italy. Benedict was canonized in 1220.
Carolinne White is an editor whose publications include a translation of Early Christian Lives<>/I>, published by Penguin Classics.
Carolinne White is an editor whose publications include a translation of Early Christian Lives<>/I>, published by Penguin Classics.
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