* Born in 543, Irish monk Columban compiled a written rule of life for the three monasteries he founded in France. In this new translation, Kardong examines the 10 chapters of Columban's rule---obedience, silence, food, poverty, humility, chastity, choir offices, discretions, mortification, and perfection---to illuminate monastic life in the sixth century. Includes the Rule of Walbert. 272 pages, softcover from Liturgical Press.