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Benedict of Nursia is revered as the patron saint of Europe and students. His primary achievement is the "Rule of Saint Benedict," a collection of precepts for monks that profoundly influenced numerous religious communities throughout the Middle Ages. This Rule became one of the most significant in Western Christendom, leading many to call Benedict the founder of Western monasticism. His enduring legacy lies in a unique spirit of balance, moderation, and reasonableness that continues to inspire.

The Rule of Benedict

128 pages
5 hours of reading

3.5(75)Add rating

'Idleness is the enemy of the soul' Saint Benedict's advice to monks - on everything from correct posture to the value of silence - has offered spiritual guidance to many for fifteen centuries. One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants.