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Episode 92: Athanasius' Life of Antony

Episode 92: Athanasius' Life of Antony

FromLiterature and History


Episode 92: Athanasius' Life of Antony

FromLiterature and History

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Length:
126 minutes
Released:
Aug 8, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Athanasius (c. 297-373) wrote a wildly popular biography of the desert hermit St. Antony, touting the ideals of asceticism and triumph over demonic temptation. Episode 92 Quiz: https://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-92-quiz Episode 92 Transcription: https://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-092-athanasius-life-of-antony Bonus Content: https://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/bonus-content Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/literatureandhistory
Released:
Aug 8, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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