In the tumultuous era of the 6th century, a beacon of spirituality emerged from the ruins of the Roman Empire. Saint Benedict, a man of profound faith and wisdom, founded the Benedictine Order, a monastic community that would shape the course of Western civilization. This unabridged biography by Frances Alice Forbes delves into the life and teachings of this extraordinary saint. From his humble beginnings as a young hermit to his role as a revered spiritual guide, Forbes paints a vivid por...