Athanasius, St.

Early Christian Lives: Life of Antony , Life of Paul of Thebes , Life of Hilarion , Life of Malchus , Life of Martin of Tours , Life of Benedict (Penguin Classics)

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ISBN 13:
9780140435269
author:
Athanasius, St.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin
language:
English
Publication Year:
1998
Pages:
288
Genre:
Early Church
Condition:
New
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£11.95

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These six biographies, written between the mid-fourth and late sixth centuries, offer a glimpse into the lives of early Christian saints who devoted themselves to solitude, poverty, and prayer.

The accounts describe men who fled persecution or withdrew from society to pursue lives of chastity and asceticism. They also tell of those who combined the roles of monk, bishop, and missionary, as well as individuals who achieved remarkable spiritual feats through their devotion. The Lives are full of vivid incidents and astonishing miracles.

For over seventy years, Penguin has published classic literature in English, including this collection of early Christian biographies. With its authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes from distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, this series provides a valuable resource for readers interested in the history of Christianity and the lives of its saints.

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