The Benedictines by David Knowles Hardcover Book
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The Benedictines by David Knowles Hardcover Book. The work delves into the essential characteristics of the Benedictine vocation, emphasizing the core principles of prayer, work, and the stability of the monastic community. Written with scholarly precision and deep empathy for the subject, "The Benedictines" serves as an essential introduction for students of church history and those interested in the enduring legacy of Christian monastic life. The Benedictines by David Knowles Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description "The Benedictines" by David Knowles is a profound exploration of one of the oldest and most influential monastic traditions in Western Christianity. Knowles, a preeminent historian of monasticism, provides an insightful examination of the life, spirit, and history of the Order of St. Benedict. The work delves into the essential characteristics of the Benedictine vocation, emphasizing the core principles of prayer, work, and the stability of the monastic community. The book traces the development of the order from its origins in the early Middle Ages through its significant impact on European culture, education, and spirituality. Knowles discusses the Rule of St. Benedict not merely as a set of regulations, but as a living guide for spiritual growth and communal harmony. Readers will find a detailed account of how the Benedictines preserved classical learning and helped shape the religious landscape of the West. Written with scholarly precision and deep empathy for the subject, "The Benedictines" serves as an essential introduction for students of church history and those interested in the enduring legacy of Christian monastic life. It captures the quiet strength and enduring relevance of a tradition that has sustained spiritual seekers for over a 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 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 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. Details ISBN 1025296699 ISBN-13 9781025296692 Title The Benedictines Author David Knowles Format Hardcover Year 2026 Pages 112 Publisher Tradd Street Press GEItemID:178571121; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
