Carmen Acevedo Butcher has spent the last twenty years studying and teaching medieval Christianity. She earned her Ph.D. in medieval studies and teaches at Shorter College. She is also the author of Hildegard of Bingen: A Spiritual Reader. Visit her at www.carmenbutcher.com.
“The difference with Butcher’s book…is the exploration of
Benedict’s unusual life; his relationship with his twin sister,
Scholastica; and the illumination of the saint’s miracles. The
book’s readability will make it easy for patrons to escape into
late Roman Culture and find peace in monastic simplicity.” —Library
Journal starred review
“This remarkable book is a delightful blend of legend and solid
history.” —Sr. Lenora Black OSB, Spirit & Life
“Throughout the book [Butcher]…interweaves some good research that
expands the context of Benedict’s world and adds dimension to his
character.” —American Benedictine Review
“Butcher’s life of St. Benedict is an excellent example of modern
hagiography, written with imagination in a contemporary style based
on historical facts and tradition.” —Catholic Library World
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