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On the Character of Men and on the Virtuous Life: 170 Texts
Practical moral instruction attributed to the founder of monasticism
170 texts of practical moral instruction attributed to Antony the Great, the founder of Christian monasticism. The attribution is disputed — the texts may reflect Antony's teaching transmitted through disciples rather than his own writing. The content is straightforward ethical guidance on virtue and vice, the nature of the soul, and the right ordering of human life. More accessible than most Philokalic texts, these readings offer a clear entry point for readers new to the tradition.