
Man of Blessing
A Life of St. Benedict
Carmen Acevedo Butcher(Author)
Paraclete Press
Published on 1. March 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
180 pages
978-1-61261-162-4 (ISBN)
Description
Praise for Man of Blessing
"The difference with Butcher's book... is the exploration of Benedict's unusual life; his relationship with his twin sister, Scholastica; and the illumination of the saint's miracles. The book's readability will make it easy for patrons to escape into late Roman Culture and find peace in monastic simplicity." –Library Journal starred review
"This remarkable book is a delightful blend of legend and solid history." –Sr. Lenora Black OSB, Spirit & Life
"Throughout the book [Butcher]...interweaves some good research that expands the context of Benedict's world and adds dimension to his character." –American Benedictine Review
"Butcher's life of St. Benedict is an excellent example of modern hagiography, written with imagination in a contemporary style based on historical facts and tradition." –Catholic Library World
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Orleans
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 133 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
225 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-61261-162-4 (9781612611624)
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Person
Carmen Acevedo Butcher is an author, poet, and teacher. A translator of Early Modern French, German, Latin, Middle English, and Old English, she has made accessible works by writers including Ælfric, The Cloud's Anonymous, Hildegard of Bingen, Julian of Norwich, and Mechthild of Magdeburg. Carmen teaches in the College Writing Programs at UC Berkeley. At present, Carmen is based in the Bay Area, where she is often found among the snowy egrets in the marsh. Visit her on the Web at www.carmenbutcher.com.