A timeless source of wisdom for people looking to lead a life of simplicity, purpose, and serenity.
ST. BENEDICT OF NURSIA is a Christian saint born in 480. He is best
known for his Rule which he wrote in 516 to guide and instruct
monks living together in community.
PHILIP FREEMAN earned a PhD from Harvard University and currently
holds an endowed chair in humanities at Pepperdine University in
Malibu, California. He has published over twenty books on ancient
and medieval history and religion, including works on Celtic
mythology and St. Patrick.
Praise for The Rule of St. Benedict:
"The same desire that accompanied men and women to the first
European monasteries, drive many of us today to the spiritual
riches of St. Benedict and his famous Rule. And there is no better
guide than Philip Freeman. Highly recommended!" --Jon M. Sweeney,
author of St. Francis of Assisi: His Life, Teachings, and Practice
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"Philip Freeman brings sexy back in Searching for Sappho." --Vanity
Fair "Freeman's book is full of light and life, and readers seeking
an accessible introduction to this marvelous poet need look no
further." --Wall Street Journal
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