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Mothers & Fathers of the Desert: The Rise of the Monastic Movement. The Landscape of Egypt, Traditional Birthplace of Monasticism. Desert Christians: The Rise of the Monastic Movement I. The Rise of Christian Monasticism. Desert Christians: The Rise of the Monastic Movement
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Mothers & Fathers of the Desert: The Rise of the Monastic Movement The Landscape of Egypt, Traditional Birthplace of Monasticism
Desert Christians: The Rise of the Monastic Movement I. The Rise of Christian Monasticism
Desert Christians: The Rise of the Monastic Movement I. The Rise of Christian Monasticism A. Anthony of Egypt
Monastery temple of Hatshepsut, Deir el-Bahri; transformed into a monastery in the 5th century
Taking flight to where the demons live: Karnak Temple, Luxor
St. Anthony (in later imagination) Anthony and the Demons (Grunewald)
The Temptation of St. Antony (Schongauer)
Desert Christians: The Rise of the Monastic Movement I. The Rise of Christian Monasticism A. Anthony of Egypt B. 3 Theories Regarding the Rise of 4th-Century Monasticism
Desert Christians: The Rise of the Monastic Movement I. The Rise of Christian Monasticism A. Anthony of Egypt B. 3 Theories Regarding the Rise of 4th-Century Monasticism 1. End of persecution of and martyrdom
Desert Christians: The Rise of the Monastic Movement I. The Rise of Christian Monasticism A. The Role of Anthony of Egypt B. 3 Theories Regarding the Rise of Monasticism 1. End of persecution of and martyrdom 2. Influence of neo-platonism
Desert Christians: The Rise of the Monastic Movement I. The Rise of Christian Monasticism A. Anthony of Egypt B. 3 Theories Regarding the Rise of 4th-Century Monasticism 1. End of persecution of and martyrdom 2. Influence of neo-platonism 3. Continuation of ascetic practices from before 4th century
Desert Christians: The Rise of the Monastic Movement I. The Rise of Christian Monasticism A. Anthony of Egypt B. 3 Theories Regarding the Rise of 4th-Century Monasticism 1. End of persecution of and martyrdom 2. Influence of neo-platonism 3. Continuation of ascetic practices from before 4th century II. “Types” of Monasticism
Desert Christians: The Rise of the Monastic Movement I. The Rise of Christian Monasticism A. Anthony of Egypt B. 3 Theories Regarding the Rise of 4th-Century Monasticism 1. End of persecution of and martyrdom 2. Influence of neo-platonism 3. Continuation of ascetic practices from before 4th century II. “Types” of Monasticism A. 3 Main Models:
Desert Christians: The Rise of the Monastic Movement I. The Rise of Christian Monasticism A. Anthony of Egypt B. 3 Theories Regarding the Rise of 4th-Century Monasticism 1. End of persecution of and martyrdom 2. Influence of neo-platonism 3. Continuation of ascetic practices from before 4th century II. “Types” or Monasticism A. 3 Main Models: 1. Anchoritic 2. Itinerant 3. Coenobitic
Coptic Monastery of St. Bishoi, Wadi Natrun (founded in 5th century; buildings from 9th century)
Monastery of St. Catherine at Mt. Sinai (founded by Emperor Justinian, 6th century)
Sixth-Century Monastery in Palestine
Desert Christians: The Rise of the Monastic Movement I. The Rise of Christian Monasticism A. Anthony of Egypt B. 3 Theories Regarding the Rise of 4th-Century Monasticism 1. End of persecution of and martyrdom 2. Influence of neo-platonism 3. Continuation of ascetic practices from before 4th century II. “Types” or Monasticism A. 3 Main Models: 1. Anchoritic 2. Itinerant 3. Coenobitic III. Appeal of Monastic Life: Whom did it attract?
Desert Christians: The Rise of the Monastic Movement I. The Rise of Christian Monasticism A. Anthony of Egypt B. 3 Theories Regarding the Rise of 4th-Century Monasticism 1. End of persecution of and martyrdom 2. Influence of neo-platonism 3. Continuation of ascetic practices from before 4th century II. “Types” or Monasticism A. 3 Main Models: 1. Anchoritic 2. Itinerant 3. Coenobitic III. Appeal of Monastic Life: Whom did it attract? A. Christian Intellectuals
Desert Christians: The Rise of the Monastic Movement I. The Rise of Christian Monasticism A. Anthony of Egypt B. 3 Theories Regarding the Rise of 4th-Century Monasticism 1. End of persecution of and martyrdom 2. Influence of neo-platonism 3. Continuation of ascetic practices from before 4th century II. “Types” or Monasticism A. 3 Main Models: 1. Anchoritic 2. Itinerant 3. Coenobitic III. Appeal of Monastic Life: Whom did it attract? A. Christian Intellectuals B. Women