Wisdom from the Monastery by Patrick Barry
The Rule of St Benedict, just 9000 words long and written 1500 years ago, has proved to be one of the most timeless, influential and lasting of all texts. Its realism about human character, its extraordinary practical wisdom and its original recipe for creating a work/life balance have made it famous way beyond the monastic communities whose lives it has shaped for centuries. Today many secular people are finding that the Rule makes sense of their lives too. This book simply consists of the Rule in a modern language and an introduction to the seven basic elements of Benedictine spirituality.
'New readers will find this style accessible and discover that we can still learn much from St Benedict's grasp of the human psycheThose familiar with earlier translations will be grateful for the freshness of the language found here.' -- Esther De Waal * TLS *
'A useful Book for Readers leading study groups.' -- Christine McMullen * The Reader *
'A useful Book for Readers leading study groups.' -- Christine McMullen * The Reader *
PATRICK BARRY was formerly Abbot of Ampleforth and now resides in the US. RICHARD YEO is Abbot of Downside and Abbot President of the English Benedictine Congregation. KATHLEEN NORRIS wrote the bestselling A Cloister Walk and is a Benedictine oblate.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781853116841 |
| ISBN 10 | 185311684X |
| Title | Wisdom from the Monastery |
| Author | Patrick Barry |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Canterbury Press Norwich |
| Year published | 2005-10-31 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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