The Book of Pastoral Rule - Gregory I, Pope, approximately 540-604.; Demacopoulos, George (Crestwood, N.Y. : St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2007)
An introduction for the reader -- Gregory, to the most reverend and -- Holy brother john, a fellow bishop -- Concerning the qualifications of the one -- Who comes to a position of spiritual leadership -- Concerning the life of the pastor -- How the spiritual director who lives -- Well should teach and advise the laity -- That the preacher, after he has done everything -- That is required, should return to himself so that -- He does not take pride in his life or preaching.
Keywords: Pastoral theology -- Early works to 1800.