The English Black Monks of St. Benedict; Volume II

The English Black Monks of St. Benedict; Volume II

Author: Ethelred Luke Taunton

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781021964465

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This book is a comprehensive history of the English Black Monks of St Benedict. It traces their origins back to the sixth century and charts their growth and influence up to the present day. A fascinating study of one of the most enduring and influential monastic orders in history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


Life and Miracles of St. Benedict

Life and Miracles of St. Benedict

Author: Pope Gregory I

Publisher: Liturgical Press

Published: 1949-03

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 9780814603215

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A translation of the biography written by Pope Gregory the Great, this official biography is also known as the Second Book of Dialogues. It is the earliest and thus the most valuable biography of St. Benedict.


Benedict in the World

Benedict in the World

Author: Linda Kulzer

Publisher: Liturgical Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 9780814625712

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Benedict in the World presents biographical sketches of nineteen men and women who were oblates of the Order of St. Benedict, that is, members of the Benedictine family of a given monastery who lived in the world, observing the Rule of St. Benedict as they raised families and pursued professions and careers. Dorothy Day, Rumer Godden, Jacques and Raïssa Maritain, Walker Percy, H. A. Reinhold, and Elena Cornaro are among the oblate subjects of this book.