History of the Benedictines
Owen Mitchell
Broschiertes Buch

History of the Benedictines

Guardians of Western Monasticism

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For fifteen centuries, the spiritual sons and daughters of Benedict of Nursia have shaped Western civilization through prayer, work, and cultural engagement. This definitive history traces the remarkable journey of Benedictine monasticism from its humble beginnings in sixth-century Italy to its global presence today. When young Benedict retreated to a cave near Rome around 500 CE, he could never have imagined that his "little rule for beginners" would become one of history's most influential texts. Yet the balanced way of life he created-centered on prayer, work, and community-would not only s...