The Cult of the Saints: Its Rise and Function in Latin Christianity
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Composed nearly fifteen hundred years ago by the father of Western monasticism, The Rule of St. Benedict has for centuries been the guide of religious communities. St. Benedict's rules of obedience, h…
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