『베네딕트 규칙서』에 나타난렉시오 디비나 (The Lectio Divina in the "Regular Benedicti")

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초록

This paper explores the Benedictine Rule to demonstrate the importance and method of Lectio Divina in the monastic life.
First, this study deals with the biography of Benedict(c. 480-547) which is regarded as the spiritual fundamentals of the monastic tradition in the Western Middle Ages.
Secondly, this paper researches the sources of the Benedictine Rule. Benedict inherited his ideas from the earlier monastic rules. It does not mean that his ideas lacks originality. He introduced new elements and combined older elements with the simple and clear style.
Third, this study takes a look at the major ideals of the monk’s life. Generally the famous formula “Ora et labora” (Pray and work) has been presented as a complete summary of the monk’s life. Rightly someone adds a third term, that is, Ora, labora, lege (Pray, work, read). In fact the entire day in the Benedictine cloister was filled with the divine Word.
Finally, this paper delves into the Lectio Divina, focusing on the method of this sacred reading. The Benedictine Rule mentions only two elements, namely lectio and meditatio. It does not refer to neither oratio nor contemplatio. Nevertheless it halp die Lectio Divina to take firm hold in the western monastic tradition. The lectio - three to four hours in a day - means a silent reading, while the earlier monastic rules were mostly a real acoustical reading, an active reading. Without excluding the spiritual aspect the silent reading has a tendency to lay emphasis on learning. This tendency explicitly appears in the meditatio which is used as the synonym for learning.
In conclusion, the study indicates that the Lectio Divina in the Benedictine Rule shows a path toward the harmonious relationship between the desire for God and the love of learning. Therefore the sacred reading became a firmly developed spiritual exercise in the monastic culture. This result will lead to a next research for the development of the Lectio Divina up to the twelfth century.

영어초록

This paper explores the Benedictine Rule to demonstrate the importance and method of Lectio Divina in the monastic life.
First, this study deals with the biography of Benedict(c. 480-547) which is regarded as the spiritual fundamentals of the monastic tradition in the Western Middle Ages.
Secondly, this paper researches the sources of the Benedictine Rule. Benedict inherited his ideas from the earlier monastic rules. It does not mean that his ideas lacks originality. He introduced new elements and combined older elements with the simple and clear style.
Third, this study takes a look at the major ideals of the monk’s life. Generally the famous formula “Ora et labora” (Pray and work) has been presented as a complete summary of the monk’s life. Rightly someone adds a third term, that is, Ora, labora, lege (Pray, work, read). In fact the entire day in the Benedictine cloister was filled with the divine Word.
Finally, this paper delves into the Lectio Divina, focusing on the method of this sacred reading. The Benedictine Rule mentions only two elements, namely lectio and meditatio. It does not refer to neither oratio nor contemplatio. Nevertheless it halp die Lectio Divina to take firm hold in the western monastic tradition. The lectio - three to four hours in a day - means a silent reading, while the earlier monastic rules were mostly a real acoustical reading, an active reading. Without excluding the spiritual aspect the silent reading has a tendency to lay emphasis on learning. This tendency explicitly appears in the meditatio which is used as the synonym for learning.
In conclusion, the study indicates that the Lectio Divina in the Benedictine Rule shows a path toward the harmonious relationship between the desire for God and the love of learning. Therefore the sacred reading became a firmly developed spiritual exercise in the monastic culture. This result will lead to a next research for the development of the Lectio Divina up to the twelfth century.

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