Rule of Saint Benedict, as stated, c. 530
Medieval · stated scope
The Rule of Saint Benedict is a text composed by Benedict of Nursia in the sixth century CE, prescribing a framework of communal life, prayer, work, and governance for Christian monastic communities. It originated in central Italy, primarily at Monte Cassino, and has been adopted and adapted by Benedictine, Cistercian, Trappist, and related monastic orders across Western Europe and beyond from the medieval period to the present.
Cluster:Faithful Observance
Sanctity & Transcendence is the strongest elevation, joined by Tradition & Continuity, Assigned Groups, and Non-Maleficence. The pattern is devout and role-ordered, with restraint. Elevated Non-Maleficence is what separates it from Ordered Tradition.
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Neighbors
- 1Eastern Orthodox Christianity, as stated, 1st c.-presentDistance: 19Compare
- 2Old Order Amish, as stated, 1900-presentDistance: 20Compare
- 3The Qur'an, as stated, 7th c.Distance: 21Compare
- 4Calvinism, as stated, 16th c.-presentDistance: 21Compare
- 5Amish (Old Order), as realized, 2015-presentDistance: 22Compare
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