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1. When was Brother Lawrence born?

Brother Lawrence, the writer of the letters in this volume, was born Nicholas Herman in 1610, in France.

2. Where does Brother Lawrence receive an education?

In his youth, he receives education both at home and in the church.

3. In what war does Brother Lawrence fight?

He fights in the Thirty Year's War.

4. How does Brother Lawrence end up with chronic pain?

He fights in the Thirty Year's War, where he receives an injury that results in a lifetime of chronic pain.

5. What does Brother Lawrence do after his conversion experience?

Shortly after his conversion experience, he lives in the wilderness in the manner of church fathers.

6. Why does Lawrence enter the monastery?

In an effort to achieve personal discipline, Lawrence enters the monastery.

7. What surprises Brother Lawrence about the monastery?

Surprisingly to himself, he enjoys his simple life there.

8. Where does Brother Lawrence first work?

First, he works as a cook in the monastery in Paris.

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