Benedict of Nursia books in order
Founder of Christian monasticism, founder of the Benedictine order
- Lived
- 480–547
- Books
- 1
Benedict of Nursia published 1 non-fiction book. The best-known is Rule of Saint Benedict.
Updated September 2026
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Rule of Saint Benedict
Benedict of Nursia's most-read book.
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Rule of Saint Benedict (1906)
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About Benedict of Nursia
Benedict of Nursia, often known as Saint Benedict, was an Italian monk and the founder of the Order of Saint Benedict. He is famed in the Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Lutheran Churches, the Anglican Communion, and Old Catholic Churches. In 1964, Pope Paul VI declared Benedict a patron saint of Europe.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Benedict of Nursia FAQ
- How many books has Benedict of Nursia written?
- Benedict of Nursia published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Benedict of Nursia's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Rule of Saint Benedict.
- What is Benedict of Nursia's most famous book?
- Rule of Saint Benedict is Benedict of Nursia's most widely read book.
- Can I read Benedict of Nursia's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Benedict of Nursia is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.