Benedictine: References & Edit History

Additional Reading

Terrence Kardong, Benedict’s Rule: A Translation and Commentary (1996). Columba Stewart, Prayer and Community: The Benedictine Community (1998).

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Type Description Contributor Date
Article revised. Jun 18, 2025
Added cross-reference. Mar 31, 2023
Mentioned that the confederations consist of monks, lay brothers, and nuns. Added cross-references throughout. Jun 13, 2019
Media added. Jun 13, 2019
Invalidated site: Christ Desert Monastery - Saint Benedict and His Order. May 27, 2014
Media added. Feb 26, 2013
Article revised and updated. Jul 22, 2008
Bibliography revised. May 30, 2008
Added new Web site: Catholic Encyclopedia - Benedictine Order. Feb 07, 2007
Added new Web site: Christ Desert Monastery - Saint Benedict and His Order. Sep 01, 2006
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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