The Rule of Saint Benedict : A Contemporary Paraphrase

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.