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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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