RELG 205 Lecture : History of the Christian church September 24.docx
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Bring us knowledge of a saint, historical saint important historical figure. Know about him from the writings of athanasius. Roman empire does well for couples of centuries a. d. begins to break down. People who have property have to pay taxes. If it becomes too much, people will leave. Cost of running off to the desert doesn"t risk much. Not trying to establish an ongoing community, for individual benefits and good of society (communal monks) Monks, nun living under communal rule apart from society. Wouldn"t do well in the army, loyalty to god and not government. Anthony dined with others and felt uncomfortable didn"t like eating with others. Odd for christians very important symbolic (sharing the meal with your community) Felt he was a good christian even though he wasn"t doing what others were doing. General socialization: 2 others monks that he would talk to, mental state fragile.
