The Life of Anthony: The Coptic Life and the Greek Life - Softcover

Athanasius

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0879079029 ISBN 13: 9780879079024

Publisher: Liturgical Press, 2003

Synopsis

An Encomium on Saint Anthony by John of Schmun A letter to the Disciples of Antony by Serapion of ThmuisInstrumental in the conversion of many, including St. Augustine, The Life of Antony provided the model saint's life and constitutes, in the words of patristics scholar Johannes Quasten, 'the most important document of early monasticism.' Here is one volume are translations of the text in the Greek written by Athanasius (from the new critical edition of G. J. M. Bartelink) and in the Coptic, the language Antony himself spoke. Two short contemporary coptic texts further manifest the powerful influence of 'the father of monks.'

About this title

About the Author:

Benedicta Ward is Reader in the History of Christian Spirituality in the University of Oxford. Her most recent book is Anselm of Canterbury: His Life and Legacy (SPCK 2009). She is a member of the Anglican monastic community of the Sisters of the Love of God.

Review:

This translation makes a number of significant early writings about Antony available, and that at a reasonable price. It is very welcome.Sobornost

Do not miss reading this treasure, giving it as a gift to others, teaching it in Sunday School, or help get it introduced in college Curriculum.Saad Michael Saad Watani

About this edition

• Publisher: Liturgical Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0879079029
• ISBN 13: 9780879079024
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 360