The Life and Miracles of St. Benedict - Hardcover

The Life and Miracles of St. Benedict

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Life and Miracles of St. Benedict' is a cornerstone of Christian hagiography, written by Pope Gregory I (Gregory the Great). This classic work serves as the principal historical source for the life of Saint Benedict of Nursia, widely regarded as the father of Western monasticism. Through a series of spiritual dialogues and compelling narratives, the text explores the transition of Benedict from a devout student in Rome to a hermit in Subiaco, and finally to the founder of the great monastery at Monte Cassino.The narrative emphasizes Benedict's profound holiness and the numerous miracles attributed to him, ranging from prophetic visions to acts of healing. More than just a biography, Gregory's account provides an essential window into the spiritual ideals and monastic discipline that helped shape European civilization. Readers will find a rich exploration of faith, asceticism, and the establishment of the Rule of Saint Benedict. 'The Life and Miracles of St. Benedict' remains a vital resource for scholars of church history, theology, and anyone seeking inspiration from the life of a seminal figure in the Christian tradition.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Artikel-Nr. 9781025796635

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