Lengthy historical introduction traces the evolution of St Benedict's Rule commentary for context and depth
72 chapters provide structured study and application of each section of the Rule
Utilizes classical sources including church fathers, Eastern monasticism, and scholastics for enriched understanding
Text critically examines the original Latin text for accuracy and clarity
Designed specifically for Benedictine oblates to support their spiritual formation
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On the Rule of St. Benedict
The Commentary on the Rule takes into account the long history of commentary on St. Benedict's rule and discusses this history at length in the introduction. Each chapter has a selection of the rule, following the divisions of dates on which sections of the rule are read in monasteries, then a commentary on tha
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Religion & Spirituality, Self-help & Personal Development