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1 Desert Christians: 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. The Role of 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 Anthony and the Demons (Grunewald) St. Anthony (in later imagination)

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. The Role of Anthony of Egypt B. 3 Theories Regarding the Rise of Monasticism

11 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

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. 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 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. 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 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. 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 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. 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 3. Continuation of ascetic practices from before 4th century II. “Types” or Monasticism A. 3 Main Models: 1. Anchoritic

17 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 3. Continuation of ascetic practices from before 4th century II. “Types” or Monasticism A. 3 Main Models: 1. Anchoritic 2. Itinerant

18 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 3. Continuation of ascetic practices from before 4th century II. “Types” or Monasticism A. 3 Main Models: 1. Anchoritic 2. Itinerant 3. Cenobitic

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

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

21 Sixth-Century Monastery in Palestine


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