Search

"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.

Fairacres Publications 50 These seven letters were addressed by St Antony (251-356 AD) to his disciples. This hermit of the Egyptian desert draws our attention to those things which are essential in the spiritual life. Among the main themes are the witness of the Holy Spirit in the conscience of each person, the need for self-knowledge, the call to follow Christ, the unity of the Church, and our mutual co-inherence as members of the Body of Christ.

Fairacres Publications 120 Scholars have often concentrated on the theological writings of St Athanasius (c. 296-373 AD) and on his influence as a religious leader, so that his contribution to the monastic life has not received due recognition. In these six letters addressed to monks, Athanasius is revealed as a wise spiritual guide and loving pastor, determined that the monks should receive sound teaching, so as to avoid the pitfalls of heresies current at that time. As Leslie Barnard notes in his Introduction, ‘The permanent significance of these letters lies in their wisdom, moderation and balance.’