Life of Antony, The Coptic Life and The Greek Life

Benedicta Ward (1933-2022) was a Reader in the History of Christian Spirituality at the University of Oxford. Her most recent book was Anselm of Canterbury: His Life and Legacy (SPCK 2009). She was a member of the Anglican monastic community of the Sisters of the Love of God.

• Table of ContentsTable of Abbreviations   xiPreface by Benedicta Ward, SLG   xiiiForeword by Rowan Williams   xvTranslators’ Note   xixIntroduction   xxiiiThe Word in the Desert   xxiiiThe Word and the Defeat of the Devil   xxxvAntony the True Philosopher   xxxixCoptic Antony   xlviiThe Way Home   lviiAN ENCOMIUM ON SAINT ANTONY by John of Shmûn   ITranslated by Tim VivianA LETTER TO THE DISCIPLES OF ANTONY by Serapion of Thumis   37Translated by Rowan A. GreerTHE COPTIC LIFE OF ANTONY   50Translated by Tim VivianTHE GREEK LIFE OF ANTONY   51Translated by Tim Vivian and Apostolos N. AthanassakisBibliography   261Scripture Index   273Subject and name Index   281

This translation makes a number of significant early writings about Antony available, and that at a reasonable price. It is very welcome.Sobornost