Early Western Christendom, c.500-700 - The early medieval church - St. Benedict and his rule

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What are the rules of St. Benedict

Consisted of the ideas of Pachomius, Basil & Cassian into written rules, synthesized by st. Benedict

Why was Benedict's Rule sustainable

Because it was neither extreme or slack, it was moderate

What does Benedict's rule prescribed

A monasticism marked by moderate asceticism, gentle discipline and flexible orderliness
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Which 3 great worldly temptations sought Benedictines to resits

1. Money
2. Sex
3. Ambition

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