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The Rule of Benedict: Insights for the Ages
Benedictine Sister and prominent author and speaker Joan Chittister contends that Benedictine spirituality is the most effective way to address the core issues of the 21st century: stewardship, relationships, authority, community, balance, work, simplicity, prayer, and spiritual and psychological development.
Paperback, 184 pages
Published
December 1st 1992
by The Crossroad Publishing Company
(first published October 25th 1992)
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The Rule of Benedict was originally written more than 1,500 years ago. Chittester's book reproduces the rule (73 rules actually)with commentary for the modern reader.
The material is good and I would have given the book five stars if not for Chittester's insistence on making everything "gender neutral." Replacing the word "abbot" with "prioress or abbot" makes parts of the book tedious to read.
I would still reccommend the book to anyone inte...more
The material is good and I would have given the book five stars if not for Chittester's insistence on making everything "gender neutral." Replacing the word "abbot" with "prioress or abbot" makes parts of the book tedious to read.
I would still reccommend the book to anyone inte...more
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This book offers much to ponder on humility, obedience, community, balance, leadership and simplicity. The commentary is alternated with Benedict's text to give insight for application in the contemporary non-monastic Christian life. The book is arranged by date for three reading cycles per year, and I am trying to read a section each day. This has become a grounding experience for me as I face the daily struggles of this world.
The author does a great job of discussing the philosophical and religious bases of St. Benedict's rule for his monks. Much to learn and admire!
Excellent, but could use more references to Christ. The author was a bit too concerned to show parallels with other religions.
This is a book I go to throughout the year to help get me back on track spiritually.
I read this little book every day. It is divided up so you could read it 3 times in one year, with daily readings. Benedict was so practical. His advice is great for parents, leaders, each of us in our role in life. What a way to keep ourselves on track!
A straightforward presentation of Benedict's rule for communal living. It's not a literary masterpiece, but an interesting approach to a democratic, simple, sustainable life. If you are interested, I recommend it. It won't appeal to everyone.
Joan Chittister...what can I say... she renders this ancient document to us in a very accessible way. Whether you agree with the path of monasticism or not, there is much wisdom here for consideration.
I return to this again and again, or rather I would if I hadn't lent it to someone and not got it back! It's one to read, and re-read, and read again.
My first four-month daily reading of the Rule of Benedict with Joan Chittister's commentary (which was getting repetitive).
Don't think Benedictine practices have much to do with your life in the secular world? Think again!
Excellent commentary by a feminist, scholarly former Prioress. Learned and enlivening.
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