The Life of St. Anthony is a biographical account of the life of St. Anthony of Egypt, written by Athanasius, the bishop of Alexandria. St. Anthony is known as the father of monasticism and this book chronicles his spiritual journey from a wealthy young man to a hermit living in the desert. The book begins with a brief introduction to St. Anthony's childhood and early years, before delving into his decision to renounce his wealth and dedicate himself to a life of prayer and asceticism. Athanasius describes in detail the ...
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The Life of St. Anthony is a biographical account of the life of St. Anthony of Egypt, written by Athanasius, the bishop of Alexandria. St. Anthony is known as the father of monasticism and this book chronicles his spiritual journey from a wealthy young man to a hermit living in the desert. The book begins with a brief introduction to St. Anthony's childhood and early years, before delving into his decision to renounce his wealth and dedicate himself to a life of prayer and asceticism. Athanasius describes in detail the various trials and temptations that St. Anthony faced during his time in the desert, including physical hardships, demonic attacks, and spiritual struggles. Throughout the book, Athanasius emphasizes the importance of St. Anthony's example for future generations of Christians, highlighting his unwavering devotion to God and his ability to resist the temptations of the devil. The Life of St. Anthony is considered a classic of Christian literature and has influenced countless individuals in their own spiritual journeys.THIS 80 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Paradise of the Holy Fathers Part 1, by Athanasius . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766129071.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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