The Monasticism of St. Basil the Great (2 vols.)

This collection provides you with everything you need to know to understand the monasticism of St. Basil the Great, specifically his great Rule, which has been influential for centuries. St. Basil was born in 316 and lived through the era of the Nicaean Council, the life of St. Athanasius of Alexandria, and the paganism of the Emperor Julian. Ordained a priest in 364, Basil spent many years in the deserts of Egypt, learning from the monks of both Syria and Egypt before composing his own monastic discipline. This collection is invaluable for anyone interested in the history of either monasticism or the life of St. Basil the Great.

With the Logos edition, all Scripture references are tagged and appear in your favorite translation on mouseover. Each volume is completely searchable, as well, so you can trace the connections between the monastic rules of St. Basil and those of other monastic fathers. You can also cross-reference texts at the touch of a button, and all your dictionaries and other reference tools are just a click away.