The Life of St. Antony

By Athanasius of Alexandria

Book Overview

First published in the 4th century A.D., Anthony the Great's biography was authored by Christian Saint Athanasius of Alexandria. Since its original release, the book has helped spread the beliefs, practices and arduous faith of Anthony the Great to a wider audience. A significant progenitor of the monastic tradition, Saint Anthony lived an ascetic lifestyle in the deserts of Egypt. Although not the earliest of religious figures committed to this tradition, through his actions and preaching Anthony helped popularise and spread principles that would contribute heavily to the establishment of Christian monastic orders in Europe and beyond. One famous event in St. Anthony's life was his encounter with the supernatural in the remote reaches of the Egyptian desert. This occurrence, wherein the otherworldly presence tried to tempt him away from his spartan philosophy of living, has experienced much coverage in Western art and literature.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1960069012
• ISBN13: 9781960069016
• Release Date: December 2022
• Publisher: Dalcassian Publishing Company
• Length: 46 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"

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.