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The earliest recorded account of the life of St. Benedict, this seminal work brings together short stories of amazing and miraculous events attributed to St. Benedict, and provides a glimpse into the honor given to St. Benedict soon after his life of piety.

A translation of the biography written by Pope Gregory the Great, this official biography is also known as the Second Book of Dialogues. It is the earliest and thus the most valuable biography of St. Benedict.

THE LIFE of Our Most Holy Father Saint Benedict Being the Second Book of the Dialogues of St. Gregory the Great. INTRODUCTION. THERE was a man of venerable life, Benedict by name and grace, who from the time of his very childhood carried the heart of an old man. His demeanour... Read Full Overview

Gregorius I (540?-604) wrote the four books of the Dialogues to honor the memory of the Italian saints and to instruct his contemporaries. The second book is devoted entirely to St. Benedict and, since its original publication in 1594, has contributed greatly toward making Benedict... Read Full Overview

This is a biography written by the medieval pope Gregory the Great about St. Benedict

The Life and Miracles of St. Benedict is a book written by St. Gregory the Great that delves into the life and teachings of St. Benedict, a Christian saint who lived in the 5th century. The book provides a detailed account of St. Benedict's life, including his childhood, his... Read Full Overview

The present volume reproduces a work of antiquity, which describes the Life and Miracles of St. Benedict in a narrative full of beautiful simplicity and filial love-a narrative whose every page bears the impress of patristic authority and monastic devotedness. This narrative... Read Full Overview

The Life and Miracles of St. Benedict is a book written by St. Gregory the Great that provides a detailed account of the life and works of St. Benedict of Nursia, a Christian saint and founder of the Benedictine order. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

The Life And Miracles Of St. Benedict is a book written by St. Gregory The Great that provides a detailed account of the life and works of St. Benedict, a Christian saint who is considered the father of Western monasticism. The book covers the early life of St. Benedict, his... Read Full Overview

The Life and Miracles of St. Benedict is a book written by St. Gregory the Great, which provides a comprehensive account of the life and teachings of St. Benedict, a Christian saint who lived in the 6th century. The book explores the various miracles that St. Benedict performed... Read Full Overview