The Rule of St Benedict
About this audiobook
Written in 516, The Rule of Saint Benedict for monastic living has been soul-inspiring for a countless number of people – not only monks, nuns and priests, but also a considerable number of lay people. It covers matters of doctrine, the structure of the monastery as the House of God, and observance of the Divine Office. The Rule gives a fascinating insight into the standards and behaviour expected of monks in their everyday lives. It remains notable for embodying the concept of a written constitution and influencing the shape of medieval Europe.
Today the Rule, with its universal message, offers a deep and practical spirituality to all people desiring a good life.
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About the author
Jonathan Booth has been a professional narrator for over 30 years. In addition to his audiobook work, he is a familiar voice on television documentaries for the BBC, Discovery, National Geographic and many others. He is an almost daily narrator for the leading app Curio and of journalism pieces for the Financial Times, The Guardian, Bloomberg, The Economist and more. He can also be heard on countless promotional films and advertisements, and is the UK voice for the global children’s learning tool Reading Eggs.
