The Rule of Saint Benedict: A Contemporary ParaphraseAuthor :
Published : Tuesday 1 March 2016
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Discussion around the bestseller The Benedict Option by Rod Dreher has led many people to want to know more about Benedictine principles. This little rule can be a place to begin.Listen, my child. I want you to place the ear of your heart on the solid ground of the Master's wisdom (what I received, I'm passing on to you). This advice is from a spiritual father who loves you and gives you the sort of counsel that will shape your whole life. Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove's The Rule of Saint Benedict presents the timeless wisdom of the Rule in a vibrant new language. The contemporary reader will find this sixth-century classic more accessible, while any student or follower of the Rule will discover in this paraphrase a vital new expression. The full text is included, and detailed explanatory notes offer help in understanding challenging passages.
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