A line-by-line exegesis of the entire Rule—the first such in the English language. This commentary—predominately a literary and historical criticism—is based on a new translation, and it is accompanied by essays on Benedict’s spiritual doctrine.
Written by a monk who has striven to live according to the Rule of Benedict for 35 years, this commentary relates the ancient rules to modern monastic life while examining the sources (Cassian, Augustine, and Basil) Benedict used to establish his Rule. Generously indexed, this volume contains thorough overviews, which summarize the source criticism, structural criticism, and other notes that follow.
Also included is Terrence Kardong’s popular and widely-used translation of the Latin Rule of St. Benedict. Used in contemporary monasteries around the world, this volume is essential for reading the Rule of St. Benedict in scholarly or practical settings.
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