Book 4/Chapter 13
Early and late monasticism (section 10)
1. What is the chief part of the sanctity for the monks of Calvin’s day?
2. According to Augustine, what was almost the only rule for monks?
Striving for perfection (section 11)
1. What kind of life do monks think they live?
2. When pressed, what dodge do they fall back on?
The advice of Christ (section 12)?
1. Do monks shoulder a greater responsibility for obeying Jesus?
2. What did the ancient fathers teach about this?
If you would be perfect (section 13)
1. When Jesus told the rich young ruler to sell all his goods if he would be “perfect,” what was He doing?
2. Was He commending voluntary poverty as a way of life?
These are the questions for the readings for Tuesday, October 27, and those readings can be found here.