The Life of St Anthony

By Athanasius of Alexandria

Book Overview

Saint Anthony or Antony c. 12 January 251 - 17 January 356, was a Christian monk from Egypt, revered since his death as a saint. For his importance among the Desert Fathers and to all later Christian monasticism, he is also known as the Father of All Monks. The biography of Anthony's life by Athanasius of Alexandria helped to spread the concept of Christian monasticism, particularly in Western Europe via its Latin translations. He is often erroneously considered the first Christian monk, but as his biography and other sources make clear, there were many ascetics before him. Anthony was, however, among the first known to go into the wilderness (about ad 270), which has contributed to his renown. Accounts of Anthony enduring supernatural temptation during his sojourn in the Eastern Desert of Egypt inspired the often-repeated subject of the temptation of St. Anthony in Western art and literature.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1447839714
• ISBN13: 9781447839712
• Release Date: March 2020
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 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.