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Man of Blessing : A Life of St. Benedict

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Praise for Man of Blessing

"The difference with Butcher's book... is the exploration of Benedict's unusual life; his relationship with his twin sister, Scholastica; and the illumination of the saint's miracles. The book's readability will make it easy for patrons to escape into late Roman Culture and find peace in monastic simplicity." -Library Journal starred review

"This remarkable book is a delightful blend of legend and solid history." -Sr. Lenora Black OSB, Spirit & Life

"Throughout the book [Butcher]...interweaves some good research that expands the context of Benedict's world and adds dimension to his character." -American Benedictine Review

"Butcher's life of St. Benedict is an excellent example of modern hagiography, written with imagination in a contemporary style based on historical facts and tradition." -Catholic Library World

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  • ISBN-13: 9781612611624
  • ISBN-10: 1612611621
  • Publisher: Paraclete Press (MA)
  • Publish Date: March 2012
  • Dimensions: 8.01 x 5.46 x 0.52 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.46 pounds
  • Page Count: 180

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