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Seeking the Absolute Love: The Founders of Christian Monasticism

by Mayeul de Dreuille

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The author presents a loving contact with the founders of the Monastic Orders, and shows how St. Benedict and others made a skillful selection from the treasures of the ancients. Our age poses for all Christian religious a similar problem, namely how to adapt oneself to a changing civilization. This study of the roots common to all Christian monasticism will contribute to a mutual understanding between the Churches and different cultures.

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Languages: English
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Published: 1999
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, History
DDC/MDS: 248.8942
LCC: BR67 .D74

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