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The Great Ascetic: The Life and Times of Anthony of Egypt
Ever wonder why some folks in history decided that living alone in the desert was the ultimate life hack? Saint Anthony of Egypt wasn’t just some ancient hermit; he basically invented the blueprint for Christian monasticism. But what drove a guy to ditch everything and embrace a life of self-imposed misery? This book digs into that with no sugar-coating, and plenty of context that makes you rethink the whole idea of asceticism.
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