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The Rule of Benedict (Paperback)
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St Benedict's inspirational work has been guiding Benedictine monks
for fifteen centuries, and the Penguin Classics edition of The Rule
of Benedict is translated with an introduction and notes by
Carolinne White. 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 every day matters as
kitchen duties, care of the sick and the suitable punishment for
lateness at mealtimes. Benedict's legacy is still strong - his Rule
remains a source of inspiration and a key work in the history of
the Christian church. Carolinne White's accessible translation is
accompanied by an introduction discussing Benedict's teachings,
what is known of his life, and the influence and spread of his
Rule. Saint Benedict of Nursia (c. 480-543 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 Benedict, one of the more influential
documents in Western Civilization. Benedict was canonized a saint
in 1220. If you enjoyed The Rule of Benedict you might enjoy St
Augustine's Confessions, also available in Penguin Classics.
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