Benedictine Monasticism as Reflected in the Warnefrid-Hildemar Commentaries on the Rule

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Draws a general picture of Benedictine monasticism from concrete applications of the general principles of St. Benedict's Rule, interpretations of obscure passages, and alterations and amplifications of the Rule reflected in Warnefrid and Hildemar's commentaries. Specifically describes the material organization, household, discipline, daily life, social characteristic, liturgy, asceticism, and ideals within the monastery.