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Delve into the rise of Christian monasticism, theories, and models, featuring Anthony of Egypt and the appeal of monastic life to different groups. Discover historical monasteries and the allure of asceticism.
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Asceticism & the Monastic Movement (Introducing the Men) Monastery temple of Hatshepsut, Deir el-Bahri; transformed into a monastery in the 5th century
Asceticism & the Monastic Movement (Introducing the Men) • The Rise of Christian Monasticism
Asceticism & the Monastic Movement (Introducing the Men) • The Rise of Christian Monasticism • A. Anthony of Egypt
Anthony & the Demons (Grünewald)
Asceticism & the Monastic Movement (Introducing the Men) • The Rise of Christian Monasticism • A. Anthony of Egypt • B. 3 Theories Regarding the Rise of 4th-Century Monasticism
Asceticism & the Monastic Movement (Introducing the Men) • The Rise of Christian Monasticism • A. Anthony of Egypt • B. 3 Theories Regarding the Rise of 4th-Century Monasticism • II. “Types”or Models of Monasticism
Asceticism & the Monastic Movement (Introducing the Men) • The Rise of Christian Monasticism • A. Anthony of Egypt • B. 3 Theories Regarding the Rise of 4th-Century Monasticism • II. “Types”or Models of Monasticism • A. 3 Main Models • 1. Anchoritic Monasticism
Asceticism & the Monastic Movement (Introducing the Men) • The Rise of Christian Monasticism • A. Anthony of Egypt • B. 3 Theories Regarding the Rise of 4th-Century Monasticism • II. “Types”or Models of Monasticism • A. 3 Main Models • 1. Anchoritic Monasticism • 2. Itinerant Monasticism
Asceticism & the Monastic Movement (Introducing the Men) • The Rise of Christian Monasticism • A. Anthony of Egypt • B. 3 Theories Regarding the Rise of 4th-Century Monasticism • II. “Types”or Models of Monasticism • A. 3 Main Models • 1. Anchoritic Monasticism • 2. Itinerant Monasticism • 3. Ceonobitic Monasticism
Coptic Monastery of St. Bishoi, Wadi Natrun, Egypt (founded in 5th century; buildings from 9th century)
Monastery of St. Catherine at Mt. Sinai (founded by Emperor Justinian, 6th century)
Asceticism & the Monastic Movement (Introducing the Men) • The Rise of Christian Monasticism • A. Anthony of Egypt • B. 3 Theories Regarding the Rise of 4th-Century Monasticism • II. “Types”or Models of Monasticism • A. 3 Main Models • 1. Anchoritic Monasticism • 2. Itinerant Monasticism • 3. Ceonobitic Monasticism • III. Appeal of Monastic Life: Whom did it Attract?
Asceticism & the Monastic Movement (Introducing the Men) • The Rise of Christian Monasticism • A. Anthony of Egypt • B. 3 Theories Regarding the Rise of 4th-Century Monasticism • II. “Types”or Models of Monasticism • A. 3 Main Models • 1. Anchoritic Monasticism • 2. Itinerant Monasticism • 3. Ceonobitic Monasticism • III. Appeal of Monastic Life: Whom did it Attract? • A. Christian Intellectuals
Asceticism & the Monastic Movement (Introducing the Men) • The Rise of Christian Monasticism • A. Anthony of Egypt • B. 3 Theories Regarding the Rise of 4th-Century Monasticism • II. “Types”or Models of Monasticism • A. 3 Main Models • 1. Anchoritic Monasticism • 2. Itinerant Monasticism • 3. Ceonobitic Monasticism • III. Appeal of Monastic Life: Whom did it Attract? • A. Christian Intellectuals • B. Women
Late antique funerary stele, Egypt Depicts female monastic named Rhodia in a traditional position of prayer