Benedict of Nursia

The Benedictine rule

This article on the church in the Middle Ages focuses on the monastery (monasticism), Basil of Cappadocia, and Benedict of Nursia.

Monasticism in the early church

This article is about monasticism and ascetism in the early church. Martin of Tours, Jerome of Antioch, John Cassian and Benedict of Nursia are discussed. The author also mentions semi-pelagianism and self-denial.