Silence;: The meaning of silence in the rule of St. Benedict (Cistercian studies series)

Before investigating the teaching of silence in the Rule of St Benedict, theauthor of this book finds it helpful to consider briefly the general interestin the topic of silence today from philosophical and theological points of view.Although there is no intention of doing justice to the bibliography of silence,some notations will indicate to the reader that work is being done in thisfield and that silence is of interest to modern man. Is this because it is avalue that has been overlooked by our task-oriented society and is beingthreatened, or is it because silence has a value which is perennially attractingman? The Structure Of The Benedictine Rule -- Silence -- Texts In The Spiritual Doctrine Section -- Texts In The Discipline Section -- Some Conclusions -- The Relationship Between The Rule Of The Master And The Rule Of Benedict -- The Rule Of The Master On Silence -- A Comparison Of The Two Rules -- Introduction -- John Cassian -- Basil -- Augustine And Caesarius Of Arles -- Pachomius And The Oriental Rule -- The Rules Of The Fathers And The Rule Of Macarius -- The Sources And The Rule Of Benedict -- Who Is To Speak -- The Manner Of Speaking. [by] Ambrose G. Wathen. Originally Presented As The Author's Thesis, St. Paul University, Ottawa. Bibliography: P. 235-240.