The Rule of St. Benedict in English

The Rule of St. Benedict in English

Author:

Publisher: Liturgical Press

Published: 2016-11-18

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 0814645321

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For fifteen centuries Benedictine monasticism has been governed by a Rule that is at once strong enough to instill order and yet flexible enough to have relevance fifteen-hundred years later. This pocket-sized, English-only edition is perfect for individual or group study.


Perspectives on the Rule of St. Benedict

Perspectives on the Rule of St. Benedict

Author: Aquinata Böckmann

Publisher: Liturgical Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9780814630419

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"A commentary on parts of the Rule of St. Benedict (prologue and chapters 53, 58, 72, and 73)"--Provided by publisher.


The Rule of Benedict

The Rule of Benedict

Author: Joan Chittister

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 9780824525941

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This new edition of a classic religious text combines the timeless wisdom of Benedict of Nursia's Rule with the perceptive commentary of a renowned Benedictine mystic and scholar. In her new introduction to the Rule, the author boldly claims that Benedict's sixth-century text is the only one of great traditions that directly touches the contemporary issues facing the human community—stewardship, conversion, communication, reflection, contemplation, humility, and equality. Tracing Benedict's original Rule paragraph by paragraph, it expands its principles into the larger context of spiritual living in a secular world and makes the seemingly archaic instructions relevant for a contemporary audience. A new foreword, updated content, an appendix, and a recommended calendar for reading the entries and commentaries make this an invaluable resource for solitary or communal contemplation.


The Rule of St. Benedict

The Rule of St. Benedict

Author: St. Benedict

Publisher: St. Martin's Essentials

Published: 2020-12-08

Total Pages: 157

ISBN-13: 1250246504

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A timeless source of wisdom for people looking to lead a life of simplicity, purpose, and serenity The Rule of St. Benedict has governed monastic communities for centuries, but it is far more than a standard religious text. The Rule is, above all, a handbook for living a deliberate life—no matter your religious background or beliefs. It teaches the importance of contemplation and silence, of solitude, and the power of community and unity. With lessons focusing on the simple acts of everyday life, like eating and daily work, along with wisdom for the deeply personal and internal facets of living, such as cultivating humility and practicing forgiveness, The Rule of St. Benedict is a profound guide to living a good and meaningful life. An award-winning translator, Philip Freeman’s version of The Rule is beautifully accessible in its language. With a simple and direct style, the book lays out a way of living that is transformative in its simplicity and striking in its power.


The Rule of St Benedict

The Rule of St Benedict

Author:

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-03-25

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 1101160624

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The single most important document on monastic life that helped to shape Western society Composed in Italy around 530 AD but based on earlier compilations, The Rule of St Benedict has been the defining guide to daily prayer and work for Benedictine communities for fifteen centuries. The Rule also embodies the idea of a written constitution, authority limited by law and under the law, and the right of the ruled to review the legality of their superiors' actions-ideas at the heart of the West's most treasured civic institutions. This is a fundamental contribution to the tradition of simple living that continues to experience a renaissance.


Benedict's Dharma

Benedict's Dharma

Author: Patrick Henry

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2002-06-06

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 144110500X

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St Benedict's Rule is a set of guidelines that has governed Christian monastic life since the 6th century. Those who live according to the Rule regard it as the bedrock of their lives and feel great affection for its author. In this book four prominent Buddhist scholars turn their attention to the Rule. Through personal anecdotes, lively debate and thoughtful comparison, they reveal how the wisdom of each tradition can revitalise the other and how their own spiritual practices have been enriched through familiarity with the Rule. Their insights are written not only for Buddhists and Christians but for anyone interested in the ancient discipline of monasticism and what it might offer a materially glutted and spiritually famished culture. This book also includes a new translation of the Rule by the former Abbot of Ampleforth, Patrick Barry.


Explanation of the Rule of Benedict

Explanation of the Rule of Benedict

Author: Hildegard of Bingen

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2005-09-21

Total Pages: 105

ISBN-13: 1597523909

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Hildegard of Bingen (1098 - 1179) was the outstanding female religious figure of twelfth-century Germany. A Benedictine nun, she was consulted by bishops, popes, and kings, and wrote copiously for her fellow monastics: mystical and visionary material, liturgical music, biblical commentaries, saints' lives, and theological explanations of various aspects of church doctrine, as well as treatises on natural science and the healing arts. Her story is important to all students of spirituality, medieval history, and culture.


The Old English Rule of Saint Benedict

The Old English Rule of Saint Benedict

Author: Saint Benedict (Abbot of Monte Cassino)

Publisher: Liturgical Press

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 0879072644

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Intro -- Titlepage -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- List of Abbreviations of Authors and Works Cited -- Maps -- Introduction -- The Rule of Saint Benedict as Translated by Saint Æthelwold of Winchester -- Appendix 1: I. Concerning the Kinds of Monks (BL MS. Cotton Faustina A. x) -- Appendix 2: LXII. Concerning the Monastery's Priests and Their Servants (BL MS. Cotton Faustina A. x) -- Appendix 3: "King Edgar's Establishment of Monasteries"--Appendix 4: Ælfric's Homily On Saint Benedict, Abbot -- Bibliography