THE RULE OF ST BENEDICT

The Rule of Saint Benedict
A Contemporary Paraphrase
By (author) St. Benedict of Nursia

Edited by Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove

Leather / fine binding
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.