The Life of St. Benedict by Gregory the Great: Translation and Commentary
Terrence G. Kardong OSB delivers a thoughtful translation and commentary on Gregory the Great's 'The Life of St. Benedict.' This essential text chronicles the saint's foundational role in monastic tradition, offering historical depth and spiritual wisdom for scholars and devotees alike.
About This Book
This book presents a translation of 'The Life of St. Benedict' as written by Pope Gregory the Great, a key text in Christian hagiography from the sixth century.
Terrence G. Kardong OSB provides an accompanying commentary that elucidates the historical and theological context of the original narrative.
The volume serves as a resource for understanding the establishment of Benedictine monasticism and its enduring influence on Western Christianity.
Readers gain access to both the primary source and interpretive analysis in a single, accessible edition.
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