The Benedictine Handbook

von Anthony Marett-Crosby

366 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

This comprehensive manual is aimed especially at oblates and associates of Benedictine communities, those who regularly spend retreats or quiet days in Benedictine centres and all those who want to order their life to be more in tune with Benedictine spirituality. The book contains: the text of the Rule of St Benedict; an introduction to the essentials of Benedictine spirituality; a simple daily office and other Benedictine prayers; a "who's who" introducing us to 100 Benedictine saints and followers; a guide to living the Rule in the world and community and a tour of the Benedictine family worldwide.Many notable authors have contributed to this volume which is designed to last a lifetime. They include Esther de Waal, Columba Stewart, Kathleen Norris and Patrick Barry

• Themen: Philosophie und Religion Religion und Glaube Religiöse Aspekte Religiöse Institutionen und Organisationen
• ISBN: 9781853114991
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 31.07.2014
• Größe: 222 x 145 mm
• Verlag: Canterbury Press