(though unknown in the East until several centuries later) and his texts on religious or monastic life were considered standard. The writings of John Cassian are also indicated.

Influence

The Regula Magistri is three times as long as Benedict's rule. It was used by St Benedict as source material for his own "Rule". The structure of the Rules is similar, and there are parallel passages.

However, Benedict did not simply copy the Regula Magistri.

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