Composed nearly fifteen hunded years ago by the father of Western monasticism, "The Rule of St. Benedict" has for centries been the guide of religious communities. St. Benedict's rules of obedience, humility, and contemplation are not only prerequisites for formal religious societies, they also provide an invaluable model for anyone desiring to live more simply. While they presumpose a certain detachment from the world, they provide guidance and inspiration for anyone seeking peace and fulfillment in their home and work communities. As prepared by the Benedictine monk and priest Timothy Fry, this translation of "The Rule of St. Benedict" can be a life-transforming book.
- ISBN10 0722072848
- ISBN13 9780722072844
- Publish Date November 1972 (first published December 1963)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 10 October 1996
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Sheed & Ward Ltd
- Edition Revised edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 240
- Language English