What Rule Did Benedict Devise for Western Monastic Orders

question 5

Multiple Choice

What rule did Benedict devise for western monastic orders?

• A) Monks should be organized in communal living.
• B) Monks should be required to work alongside peasants.
• C) All monks must devote themselves entirely to the study of the Bible.
• D) All monks should ignore the Roman pope.
• E) All monks should be trained to combat Islam.

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