First published in the 4th century A.
D., Anthony the Great\'s biography was authored by Christian Saint Athanasius of Alexandria.
This occurrence, wherein the otherworldly presence tried to tempt him away from his spartan philosophy of living, has experienced much coverage in Western art and literature..
Anthony\'s Life was his encounter with the supernatural in the remote reaches of the Egyptian desert.
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Although not the earliest of religious figures committed to this tradition, through his actions and preaching Anthony helped popularise and spread principles that would contribute heavily to the establishment of Christian monastic orders in Europe and beyond.
A significant progenitor of the monastic tradition, Saint Anthony lived an ascetic lifestyle in the deserts of Egypt.
Since its original release, the book has helped spread the beliefs, practices and arduous faith of Anthony the Great to a wider audience.
First published in the 4th century A.
D., Anthony the Great\'s biography was authored by Christian Saint Athanasius of Alexandria
