Benedict Saint, Abbot of Monte Cassino

The rule of Saint Benedict by Benedict ( Book )
816 editions published between 1270 and 2011 in 34 languages and held by 2,643 libraries worldwide
The wisdom of St. Benedict, the eponymous founder of the order that would bear his name, comes vividly to life in this new and sparkling, contemporary English translation of and introduction to Benedict's Rule, the seminal guide for life in Christian monastic community. Benedict of Nursia (c. 480-543), born into nobility, renounced his life of privilege to live an eremitic life of extreme asceticism. He became Abbot of the monastic community of Monte Cassino, where he wrote the Rule, acknowledged as his masterpiece. Modestly referring to the work that would chart the course of Western monasticism as "a little rule for beginners," in 73 brief, intensely focused and sympathetically written treatises and prologue, Benedict prescribed for his monastics a religious life in community with other Christians predicated upon mutual support, obedience, hospitality, tolerance and moderation. The Rule concerns practical matters--the types and characteristics of monastics and their vows, the rules and regulations governing authority, administration and ownership, detailed descriptions of the rights and duties given the entire community. Practical themes, however, remain secondary to its primary focus, the beating heart of the Rule, Jesus and His teachings: Jesus in loving obedience to His father, and Jesus in His message of love for and hospitality toward all. It is upon this bedrock that the Benedictine order is and remains anchored.

The rule of S. Benet. Latin and Anglo-Saxon interlinear version by Benedict ( Book )
11 editions published between 1888 and 2000 in English and English, Old and held by 310 libraries worldwide

Middle High German translations of the Regula Sancti Benedicti; the eight oldest versions by Benedict ( Book )
8 editions published between 1933 and 1970 in German and English and held by 200 libraries worldwide

The holy rule of our most holy father Saint Benedict by Benedict ( Book )
5 editions published between 1937 and 1956 in English and held by 125 libraries worldwide

St. Benedict's Rule for monasteries by Benedict ( Book )
3 editions published in 1948 in English and held by 111 libraries worldwide

The high history of Saint Benedict and his monks, including an account of the conversion of England by the Benedictines: their suppression by Henry VIII and revival ( Book )
1 edition published in 1945 in English and held by 102 libraries worldwide

The rule of Saint Benedict; a commentary by Paul Delatte ( Book )
4 editions published between 1950 and 1959 in English and held by 94 libraries worldwide

Die angelsächsischen Prosabearbeitungen der Benediktinerregel by Benedict ( Book )
4 editions published between 1885 and 1964 in German and held by 89 libraries worldwide

Benedicti Regula monachorum. Recensuit Eduardus Woelfflin by Benedict ( Book )
2 editions published in 1895 in Latin and held by 72 libraries worldwide

Die Benediktusregel : lateinisch deutsch = Regula Benedicti by Benedictus ( Book )
24 editions published between 1661 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 68 libraries worldwide