Research Guides: IDS 2201: Catholic and Benedictine Intellectual Traditions: Books and Videos

Materials on St. Benedict, the Rule, and Monasticism

St. Benedict: the Monk by Barron Robert
Call Number: DVD 271.102 B463 B277 2018
Publication Date: 2018
In this episode of the series CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players, Bishop Barron and his team travel to Rome, Subiaco, Montecassino, Mont-Saint-Michel, and all of the locations that played a significant role in the formation and vocation of St. Benedict, which in turn formed the life of the Church.
Rule of Saint Benedict : an introduction
Call Number: DVD 255.106 W749r 2012
Publication Date: 2012
In this informative, inspiring video presentation, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove explores in detail: How St. Benedict composed his Rules; the worldwide impact of the Rule after Benedict's death; Benedictine charisms of hospitality, listening and lectio divina; Three promises of the Christian life according to the Rule: stability, obedience, and conversion; The benefits of organizing our lives around "rhythms". (22 minutes)

New Catholic Encyclopedia
A scholarly resource for information about persons and subjects related to Catholicism and the humanities with brief entries and lengthy articles with bibliographies on theology, philosophy, history, literary figures, saints, and musicians among others.

Anchor Yale Bible Commentaries
Anchor Yale Bible Commentaries span over 86 volumes and is one of the most trusted and long-running scholarly commentaries series for Biblical Studies scholars. This prestigious commentary series represents the pinnacle of biblical scholarship. Draws from the wisdom and resources of Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish scholars from around the world. Includes a book-by-book translation and exegesis of the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, and the Apocrypha to make available all the significant historical and linguistic knowledge which bears on the interpretation of the Bible.
Anchor Yale Bible Commentaries
Anchor Yale Bible Commentaries span over 86 volumes and is one of the most trusted and long-running scholarly commentaries series for Biblical Studies scholars. This prestigious commentary series represents the pinnacle of biblical scholarship. Draws from the wisdom and resources of Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish scholars from around the world. Includes a book-by-book translation and exegesis of the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, and the Apocrypha to make available all the significant historical and linguistic knowledge which bears on the interpretation of the Bible.

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If subject is a name, last name first. Note exceptions for medieval geographical and honorific names.

For topical subject headings, elements must be in exact order.