The monastic way of life in the West was influenced greatly by establishing a set of rules written by:
A)Basil.
B)Benedict.
C)Boethius.
D)Cassiodorus.
E)Augustine.

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The set of rules that greatly influenced the monastic way of life in the West was written by St. Benedict of Nursia, also known as the Rule of St. Benedict. This rule emphasized a balance between prayer, work, and community life, and became the standard rule followed by monasteries throughout Europe. The other options - Basil, Boethius, Cassiodorus, and Augustine - all played important roles in the development of Christian theology and thought, but did not write rules specifically for monastic communities.

The Monastic Way of Life in the West Was Influenced