num_pages: 80
description: The Life of St. Anthony is a biography written by Athanasius, a bishop of Alexandria, about the life and teachings of St. Anthony, a Christian monk who lived in the Egyptian desert in the 3rd and 4th centuries. The book describes Anthony's journey from a wealthy young man to an ascetic monk who lived a life of extreme self-denial and devotion to God. Athanasius portrays Anthony as a model of Christian virtue, emphasizing his humility, self-control, and love for God and his fellow human beings. The book also includes anecdotes about Anthony's encounters with demons, his miraculous healings, and his influence on other monks and Christians. Overall, The Life of St. Anthony is a classic work of Christian literature that continues to inspire and influence readers today.THIS 80 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE 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.
language: English
title: The Life Of St. Anthony
titlecomplete: The Life Of St. Anthony
characters: The devil الشيطان, Saint Antony of Egypt, Satan, Athanasius of Alexandria
genres: History, Classics, Christianity, Religion, Catholic, Nonfiction, Church History, Theology, Biography, Christian
ratings_count: 1145
publisher: Kessinger Publishing