Saint Benedict: The Story of the Father of the Western Monks

by Mary Fabyan Windeatt

Book Overview

The famous life and great miracles of St. Benedict, for youth. The story of poisoned wine, saving a body from drowning, raising one from the dead, plus, how he founded the Benedictine Order, his sister, St. Scholastica, etc. Impr. 158 pgs 19 Illus, PB

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0895554275
• ISBN13: 9780895554277
• Release Date: December 1942
• Publisher: Tan Books
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 9

Customer Reviews

Man of Peace

I came to interest in St. Benedict after the current pope took his name. Obviously this saint has been an influence on many throughout history not only to those have adopted his namesake, but also to the thousands of monks that have served in his monestaries. As is the case with many saints, St. Benedict left a life of privilege at a young age to pursue the religious life. Originally he only wanted to become a hermit. But after befriending a monk, he found himself drawn to a monestary where he quickly became a leader. The author chronicles many of his great works and miracles in the chapters that follow. This is a handsome book with illustrations that add to the story though the book seems to be written more as a children's/young adult's book. The chapters are short and the stories lack thoroughness, yet I feel as though I learned about St. Benedict through this book.

Review from the Publisher

The famous life and great miracles of St. Benedict, for all children 10 and up. The story of poisoned wine, saving a boy from drowning, raising one from the dead, plus, how he founded the Benedictine Order, his sister, St. Scholastica, etc.