by Saint Athanasius (Author), Rev H Ellershaw (Translator)
"The Life of Saint Antony" is one of the earliest and most influential Christian biographies. Written by Athanasius of Alexandria, a prominent church father and bishop in the early Christian Church, this work is considered one of the most important texts in Christian literature and contributed to the spread of monasticism throughout the Christian world, influencing figures like Saint Augustine and the monastic communities in the Eastern and Western Churches. The book details the life and spiritual journey of Saint Antony the Great and vividly describes Antony's battles against demonic temptations. It emphasizes the virtues of asceticism, self-denial, and spiritual discipline as paths to holiness and closer communion with God.
This new large print edition comes with an Easy to Read Layout designed to make reading comfortable.