Athanasius

by Athanasius of Alexandria

Book Overview

A beautiful portrait of the radical devotion of St. Antony and his call to holy living.

"It was truly amazing that being alone in such a desert Antony was niether distracted by the demons who confronted him, nor was he frightened of their ferocity when so many four-legged beasts and reptiles were there. But truly he was one who, as Scripture says, having trusted in the Lord, was like Mount Zion, keeping his mind unshaken and unruffled;...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060754699
• ISBN13: 9780060754693
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: HarperOne
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

A Short Life of the Father of Monasticism

St. Anthony of the Desert was a hermit in the 3rd century who became the Father of Monasticism. This book is written by St. Athanasius, another great saint, who is also a Doctor of the Church. It describes St. Anthony's life, his miracles and revelations. There are many interesting stories and incidents from his life included. The book is divided into four sections: how he trained himself, his teachings, his work for others, and his last years. A short, but very worthwhile, biography of a great saint.