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It is said that the heart of the home is the kitchen tale, and the same is true of the monastic home. Saint Benedict devoted ten chapters to the monastic tale and to providing and serving food as well as necessities; inserted in the middle are chapters on the sick, the aged, and children. That arrangement makes it clear that the tale is about care, not just discipline. Sister Aquinata Backmann offers a thorough study of these core chapters in Benedict's Rule. Drawing on scholarship and personal experience of the monastic tale, she demonstrates in this commentary the relationship between Benedict's Rule and other rules, including those of Basil, Augustine, and the Rule of the Master. More than discipline, what comes through here is the focus on care for weaker members, practicality about work schedules and demands, and the overall desire to meet the needs of the brothers and sisters sharing life together.Aquinata Backmann, OSB, PhD, is a member of the Benedictine Missionary Sisters of Tutzing, Germany. She has taught in Rome since 1973 at the Pontifical Institute for Spirituality and Moral Theology Regina Mundi and as the first woman professor at Sant' Anselmo. She is the author of Perspectives on the Rule of Saint Benedict, also published by Liturgical Press.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Around The Monastic Table'? A: The main theme of 'Around The Monastic Table' revolves around the importance of care and mutual service within the monastic community, as emphasized by Saint Benedict's teachings.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Around The Monastic Table' is Sister Aquinata Backmann, OSB, PhD, a member of the Benedictine Missionary Sisters of Tutzing, Germany.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Around The Monastic Table' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: When was 'Around The Monastic Table' published? A: 'Around The Monastic Table' was published on March 1, 2009.
- Q: What subjects does the book cover? A: The book discusses themes of care, discipline, and mutual support within monastic life, drawing parallels with other monastic rules.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those new to monastic studies? A: Yes, the book is suitable for both those new to monastic studies and those looking to deepen their understanding of Saint Benedict's Rule.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, 'Around The Monastic Table' is an illustrated edition.
- Q: What qualifications does the author have? A: Sister Aquinata Backmann has taught at the Pontifical Institute for Spirituality and Moral Theology in Rome and is noted for being the first woman professor at Sant' Anselmo.
- Q: Can this book be used for study groups or classes? A: Yes, the book is well-suited for study groups or classes focused on monastic life and the teachings of Saint Benedict.