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Mothers & Fathers of the Desert: The Rise of the Monastic Movement

Explore the rise of the Christian monastic movement in Egypt, birthplace of monasticism, through the lives of early figures like St. Anthony. Discover ancient monasteries transformed from pagan temples and theories behind the 4th-century monastic rise. Learn about different monastic types and who found appeal in this ascetic lifestyle, from Christian intellectuals to women seekers.

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Mothers & Fathers of the Desert: The Rise of the Monastic Movement

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  1. Mothers & Fathers of the Desert: The Rise of the Monastic Movement The Landscape of Egypt, Traditional Birthplace of Monasticism

  2. Desert Christians: The Rise of the Monastic Movement I. The Rise of Christian Monasticism

  3. Desert Christians: The Rise of the Monastic Movement I. The Rise of Christian Monasticism A. Anthony of Egypt

  4. Monks made their home in the shadow of ancient paganism

  5. Monastery temple of Hatshepsut, Deir el-Bahri; transformed into a monastery in the 5th century

  6. Taking flight to where the demons live: Karnak Temple, Luxor

  7. St. Anthony (in later imagination) Anthony and the Demons (Grunewald)

  8. The Temptation of St. Antony (Schongauer)

  9. Tombs: Visions of demons coming out of the wall

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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:

  16. 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

  17. Coptic Monastery of St. Bishoi, Wadi Natrun (founded in 5th century; buildings from 9th century)

  18. Monastery of St. Catherine at Mt. Sinai (founded by Emperor Justinian, 6th century)

  19. Sixth-Century Monastery in Palestine

  20. 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?

  21. 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

  22. 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

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