Benedict's Rule

<p><i>Benedict's Rule: A Translation and Commentary</i> is the first line-by-line exegesis of the entire Rule of Benedict written originally in English. This full commentary - predominately a literary and historical criticism - is based on and includes a new translation and is accompanied by essays on Benedict's spiritual doctrine.</p><p>A monk who has striven to live according to the Rule of Benedict for thirty-five years Father Kardong relates it to modern monastic life while examining the sources (Cassian Augustine and Basil) Benedict used to establish his Rule. Overviews - summaries of notes source criticism or structural criticism - follow some chapters and a large bibliography of the current scholarship and source references are also included. <i>Benedict's Rule: A Translation and Commentary</i> also includes the Latin text of the <i>Regula Benedicti</i>. This reference work is invaluable to libraries and to those who are called to interpret the Rule. It will be opened again and again. Indexed.</p>