Anthony of Egypt
Signs of the Times: The world was beginning a new kind of Christianity. The Christians attempted to follow Jesus by becoming hermits. Was also known as Monasticism.
Personalities: Anthony had no parents and had his sister to raise. He lived on a farm. He wanted to do as Jesus said. He went into hermitage. People did not accept his silence and were loud near him. He was drawn to the Egyptian wilderness on a mountain in the desert.
Situations: When his parents died, he had to raise his sister alone. The gospel readings.
Reactions: His situations made him think about the Gospel. He changed and became a hermit. He adapted to a life of silence and living by himself.
Outcomes: He found himself one with God. He found he brought others to be one with God. He was happy alone and silent.
Basil
The signs of the times: Monks became obsessed with their practice of Monastic life. Practiced very harshly on freeing demons.
Personalities: Basil was a fourth century monk......
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