Theophonia the divine voice

E. F. Morison

Saint Basil and His Rule: A Study in Early Monasticism

Morison examines Basil’s place in the formation of monastic life. The study considers the monk’s prayer and the ordering of communal observances.

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Key themes

  • Early monasticism
  • Basil’s rule
  • Communal prayer

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  • How does the ordering of prayer shape the monk’s day?