Athanasius
St. Athanasius: The Life of St. Anthony
- ISBN 13:
- 9781614274025
- author:
- Athanasius
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Martino Fine Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 164
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1 x 22.9 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Religion, Christianity, Christian Theology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Life of St. Antony by Athanasius is a foundational text of early Christian monasticism. Written by one of its most revered authors, this 2013 reprint of the 1950 edition presents the original document in its entirety, without the aid of optical recognition software. St. Athanasius, considered one of the four Great Doctors of the Church and the "Father of Orthodoxy", provides a unique insight into the life of St. Antony, widely regarded as the father of Christian monasticism. Born around 250 AD to well-to-do parents in Egypt, Antony's story has captivated Christians for centuries. This book is an important part of Christian heritage, venerated by various denominations including the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Churches, Lutherans, and Anglican Communion.
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