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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. No notes or highlighting. See images. Fantastic book. About the book >.>.> The birth of monasticism is usually associated with the name of St. Anthony the Great His life was described by St Athanasius of Alexandria, and his monument has remained for ever as a standard of the monastic ideal, defining its further development in the Church. Outwardly, the Life of St Anthony can be reduced to a very simple scheme. He was born in Egypt around 250 AD inte a Coptic Christian family. When still quite young he heard in the church the words of the Gospel: "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me" and was astounded by them. He gave away all his belongings and devoted himself entirely to ascetic feats. Beginning them in his own village, he soon left it for the wilderness, where he spent twenty years completely on his own. St Athanasius describes this period of his life as a continuous battle with the devil moreover, to a great extent a completely realistic one. Monasticism only acquired its true "for.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. No dust jacket. Hardcover. Good condition. Boards have a few minor scores. Rear board is a little scuffed. Two or three small bumps on leading edge of rear board. Slight wear on spine ends and leading corners. Penned dedication on FEP. Contents are clean and clear. AF. Used.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Palace Edition. Type: Book.