'Live Together in Peace on the Way to God.' The Rule of Augustine as a 'Rule of Peace'

• Main Author: Walraet, Pierre-Paul (auth)
• Other Authors: Dupont, Anthony (Editor), Eguiarte Bendímez, Enrique (Editor), Alberto Villabona Vargas, Carlos (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Editorial Uniagustiniana 2019
• Subjects: Christian theology; Biblical studies & exegesis; Christian institutions & organizations; Brotherhood; fraternal correction; Praeceptum; religious community; unity and peace
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Love, harmony, unity, and peace are key to Augustine's ideal of the religious life. Augustine's Praeceptum is explored from the perspective of peace. The monastic precepts, admonitions and recommendations elaborated in the Praeceptum are geared toward peace in the community and finally tow...