The Rule of Saint Benedict: A Contemporary Paraphrase

By: St Benedict of Nursia

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.

• Format: Imitation Leather
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1612617697
• ISBN13: 9781612617695
• Release Date: March 2016
• Publisher: Paraclete Press (MA)
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.6" x 8.3"