St. Basil and his Rule : a Study in Early Monasticism

St. Basil and his Rule : a Study in Early Monasticism

Author: Morison, E. F

Year: 1912

CONTENTS CHAPTER PAGE I. Introductory and Historical 1 II. The Retreat in Pontus 9 III. St. Basil's Ascetic Writings 15 IV. The Inspiration of the Monastic Life 22 V. The Practice of Asceticism 31 VI. The Community Life 39 VII. Obedience and Discipline 47 VIII. The Monk at Prayer 58 IX. The Monk at Work 79 X. Vocation and Vows 86 XI. Women, Children, and Slaves. 96 XII. Food and Clothing 110 XIII. Hospitality and Charity 120 XIV. Conclusion 131 APPENDIX A. Introduction to the Longer Rules 137 B. Introduction to the Shorter Rules 145 C. The Decrees of the Synod of Gangra 146 BIBLIOGRAPHY Garnier (J.). S. Basilii Opera, editio altera. 3 vols. 1839 Migne (J. P.). S. Basilii Opera. 4 vols. 1886 Allard (P.). Saint Basile. 1903 Julien VApostat. 3 vols. 1900 Baert (F.). 'Vita S. Basilii' in Acta Sanctorum, June 14. 1867 Baumer (S.). Geschichte des Breviers. 1895 Bayle (M. A.). Saint Basile. 1878 Bardbnhbwbr (O.). Gesch. der AUhirchlichen Literatur, Bd. iii. 1910. Besse (J. M.). Les Moines d' Orient anUrieurs au Concile de Chakidoine. 1900 Butler (C). The Lausiac History of Palladius. 2 vols. 1898 Art. 'Monasticism' in Cambridge Mediaeval History, vol. i. 1911 Cabrol (F.). , Le Livre de la