Newman, Richard
Saint Benedict in his Community
- ISBN 13:
- 9780852449899
- author:
- Newman, Richard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Gracewing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 244
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1.4 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Religion, Christianity, Catholic,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Discover the life and work of Saint Benedict in 6th-century Italy, a period of relative peace and cultural prosperity. This book sheds new light on Benedict's Rule and its historical context.
Benedict's community was shaped by the late-Roman cultural background and intellectual atmosphere of the time, which they inherited from their Roman heritage. However, the collapse of the Roman order due to Justinian's invasion, an epidemic, and poor harvests posed new challenges for the community at Monte Cassino.
This book offers a fresh perspective on Saint Benedict, revealing a practical as well as holy figure who navigated complex theological disputes and papal elections. It will be invaluable for those interested in the Benedictine tradition, monastic communities, Western Monasticism, and the early history of the Church.
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