Holy Rule of Saint Benedict (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9791029909061)

The Rule of St. Benedict is a timeless document. Written in the 6th century, The Holy Rule is a book of precepts where St. Benedict highlights the importance of peace, prayer, work, humility and obedience. It was originally intended for use in monasteries. Although, many of the issues addressed in the book can be applied to life in the world outside the monastic community and constitute a basic guide for living the Christian life.