Top 7 Rules and Exercises of the Christian Faith: Didache, Rule of St Augustine, Rule of St Benedict, Book of Pastoral Rule, Rule of St Francis, Exercises of St Ignatius, Way of Perfection

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Denominations, Catholic, Catechisms, Monasticism, Inspiration & Meditation, Pastoral Counseling

• Author: Francis of Assisi, Ignatius Loyola, Saint Benedict
• ISBN: 1230000014283
• Publisher: Christian Classics Treasury
• Publication: August 28, 2012
• Language: English

SEVEN RULES AND EXERCISES OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH brings together some of the greatest writings on discipline and the monastic life ever penned. These writings have inspired countless believers to holiness, humility and self-discipline and have helped shape the life and witness of the Church.

Besides the more well-known rules such as the Rule of St. Benedict, the Rule of St. Francis and the Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, this collection also includes the earliest known Christian writing outside the New Testament (the Didache), and two rules originally written for women (The Rule of St. Augustine and The Way of Perfection).

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Included in this fantastic volume are:
• The Didache (Teaching of the Twelve Apostles)
• The Rule of St. Augustine
• The Rule of St. Benedict
• The Book of Pastoral Rule by Gregory the Great
• The Rule of St. Francis (Rule of the Friars Minor)
• The Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola
• The Way of Perfection by Teresa of Avila