St. Benedict's Rule for Monasteries by Abbot of Monte Cassino Saint Benedict
"St. Benedict's Rule for Monasteries" by the Abbot of Monte Cassino Saint Benedict is a religious guide written in the 6th century. This foundational text outlines the principles and practices for monastic life within communities dedicated to prayer, work, and obedience. The likely topic of this work is the establishment of a structured, disciplined environment conducive to monastic living, with a focus on the importance of humility and obedience. At the start
of the text, the author addresses potential followers, encouraging them to embrace a life of discipline and obedience to Christ, highlighting the character necessary for a monastic leader (the Abbot), and emphasizing the joy found in adhering to divine commands. The opening sections introduce essential principles of monastic life, including the various types of monks and the significance of humility, obedience, and communal prayer practices, setting a solemn and reflective tone for the rest of the rule. The emphasis on the monastic lifestyle not only serves as a guide for spiritual growth but also aims to cultivate a sense of community and accountability among its members. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Creator | Benedict, Saint, Abbot of Monte Cassino, 480-547 |
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| Translator | Doyle, Leonard J. (Leonard Joseph), 1914-1970 |
| Title | St. Benedict's Rule for Monasteries |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_Saint_Benedict |
| Credits | Andrew Dunning |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Benedictines -- Rules |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50040 |
| Release Date | Sep 22, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 16, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1240 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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