
Wisdom from the Monastery
The Rule of St.Benedict for Everyday Life
Canterbury Press Norwich
Published on 31. October 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-85311-684-1 (ISBN)
Description
The Rule of St Benedict, just 9000 words long and written 1500 years ago, has proved to be one of the most timeless, influential and lasting of all texts. Its realism about human character, its extraordinary practical wisdom and its original recipe for creating a work/life balance have made it famous way beyond the monastic communities whose lives it has shaped for centuries.
Today many secular people are finding that the Rule makes sense of their lives too. This book simply consists of the Rule in a modern language and an introduction to the seven basic elements of Benedictine spirituality.
Today many secular people are finding that the Rule makes sense of their lives too. This book simply consists of the Rule in a modern language and an introduction to the seven basic elements of Benedictine spirituality.
Reviews / Votes
'New readers will find this style accessible and discover that we can still learn much from St Benedict's grasp of the human psyche. Those familiar with earlier translations will be grateful for the freshness of the language found here.' -- Esther De Waal * TLS * 'A useful Book for Readers leading study groups.' -- Christine McMullen * The Reader *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
186 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85311-684-1 (9781853116841)
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Persons
PATRICK BARRY was formerly Abbot of Ampleforth and now resides in the US. RICHARD YEO is Abbot of Downside and Abbot President of the English Benedictine Congregation. KATHLEEN NORRIS wrote the bestselling A Cloister Walk and is a Benedictine oblate.