The Rule of St. Benedict

An Introduction to the Contemplative Life

The Rule of St. Benedict
St Benedict
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Hardback
h208 x 135mm - 208pg
11 Jan 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781250246493
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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.
Praise for The Rule of St. Benedict: The same desire that accompanied men and women to the first European monasteries, drive many of us today to the spiritual riches of St. Benedict and his famous Rule. And there is no better guide than Philip Freeman. Highly recommended! --Jon M. Sweeney, author of St. Francis of Assisi: His Life, Teachings, and PracticePraise for Phillip Freeman: "Philip Freeman brings sexy back in Searching for Sappho. " --Vanity FairFreeman' s book is full of light and life, and readers seeking an accessible introduction to this marvelous poet need look no further. " --Wall Street Journal
ST. BENEDICT OF NURSIA is a Christian saint born in 480. He is best known for his Rule which he wrote in 516 to guide and instruct monks living together in community. PHILIP FREEMAN earned a PhD from Harvard University and currently holds an endowed chair in humanities at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. He has published over twenty books on ancient and medieval history and religion, including works on Celtic mythology and St. Patrick.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781250246493
Published: 11 Jan 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: St Martin's Press
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Format: Hardback
Height: 208mm
Width: 135mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 208

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