St. Antony of the Desert

by Athanasius of Alexandria

Book Overview

The most important document of early monasticism, written in 357, this is a biography of the recognized founder and father of monasticism. + This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0895555255
• ISBN13: 9780895555250
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Tan Books
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 4.3" x 7.0"

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.