ismemestar 's review for:

The Rule of Saint Benedict by Benedict of Nursia, Timothy Fry

4.0

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Interesting read, important for understanding the historical place and role of monks. Extremely harsh and rigid at points, but reading it in its entirety did give me a sense of what would be attractive about such a life---though bouncing between these two did give me (pun unfortunately intended) whiplash. There are some good lessons in here about how to productively and compassionately live in community with others that are broadly applicable today, even outside of religious settings.