The Monastic Rule of Saint Basil the Great - Couverture souple

The Great, Saint Basil; Christina, Nun

 
9798316358489: The Monastic Rule of Saint Basil the Great
Couverture souple
ISBN 13 : 9798316358489
Editeur : Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

Saint Basil’s Rule offers a comprehensive guide to the monastic life, emphasising obedience, humility, and total commitment to Christ. It teaches that both marriage and celibacy can lead to salvation, but the monastic path requires a higher degree of vigilance and renunciation. Basil warns against entering the monastic life rashly, stressing the need for preparation, endurance, and the guidance of a virtuous elder. He emphasises self-control, especially in matters like gluttony and idle talk, and portrays disobedience—not just grave sins—as sufficient for condemnation. The Rule insists that salvation demands constant struggle against passions, with strict adherence to the commandments as the path to the Kingdom. Above all, the work urges deep love for God, unwavering faith, and readiness for the final judgment through a life of service, repentance, and ascetic discipline.

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Éditeur
Independently published
Date d'édition
2025
Langue
anglais
ISBN 13 
9798316358489
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
64
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Personne responsable
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