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Life of St. Anthony of Egypt

By: St. Athanasius of Alexandria
Narrated by: Jim Ellis
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Saint Anthony of Egypt was a pioneer of the monastic tradition, who inspired the establishment of Christian monastic orders in Europe and beyond. An important event in St. Anthony's life was his encounter with demonic forces in the desert. This occurrence has been covered extensively in art and literature.

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How the life of the saints show the power of Christ which influences the feeble Christian minds today for growth!

Exactly what I’ve been looking for! What a lack of influence in the Chirch today to grow stronger in our walks and using our bodies as a living sacrifice. I say that because St Anthony encourages me and doesn’t cast doubt nor ridicule nor question the drive inside of wanting to consecrate my body or life to God.

This book also helped me understand the importance of the life and legacies the Saints leave behind for us acknowledging the fact that living a pious life and denying one’s self is possible with the help of our Lord, Jesus Christ. For in a world that is overrun with a secularized hedonistic culture, the depth of which St Anthony explains how important his walk was to him bring encouraging words of wisdom.

Now to live up to his standards of monastic livings is by far extreme, yet I need to hear these things so that I may start somewhere knowing that all things are possible through Christ!

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Amazing Saint!

Saint Antony led a truly inspiring life. He is a great example of the fruit that comes from simply following Christ.

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What a time in human history when people craved the Grace, Glory and Love of God.

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In detail and concise

Interesting and in detail narration of the life of St Anthony. I have always wanted to read about the desert fathers. I enjoy it and I would look for more books on the desert fathers. Many details of Anthony’s teachings, it makes you wish you could try the desert peaceful experience of ‘life in the desert.’

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An Amazing Story Of A More Amazing Man

Jim Ellis made St. Anthony’s life come alive in the 21st century, I love stories of the Holy Fathers and this is one of the best, St Athanasius gave wonderful tribute to his ally in Christian Orthodoxy.

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A Pertinent Listen for All Orthodox Christians

This one is a great addition to my library and totally enjoyable to hesr about the life of such a great man.

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Profound Orthodox Saint

I liked the fact that ST Anthony demonstrates like other Saints that Demons take on physical form. UFO Demons. His courage ,and Faith make me feel small. I love all the Orthodox Saints. They keep me going in my darkest hour. I don't have the words to describe this Blessed Book.

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Into the Desert.

Simple rendering of the truth and power of Jesus Christ our Lord in the visible life of St Antony.

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There is a reason this is still a classic

St Anthony's life is exemplary even in our modern world if not especially for us. There was nothing in his life extraneous to his purpose of serving Christ. His mind, heart, body, home, friendships and habits were very simple, in keeping with that singularity of purpose. Oh that I could pare my possessions, loves and habits down to such purity. He demonstrates as well that a saint's life is not one of perfect tranquility but of frequent struggle against evil.

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St. Anthony the Great, Pray for us!

An inspiration to all that desire the Kingdom of Heaven. I always learn something new from this Saint's life and example. Praise God for giving us such a humble example to follow.

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