... back on the materialism of the world is the start of a journey to spiritual contentment. Moreover, following Antony's escape from materialism, he takes leave to the desert where the devil tests Antony's metal. After seeking the knowledge of wise men, throughout the region, Antony finds solidarity in the tombs where he "remains within alone" (Athanasius 43). Fearing Antony's ability to bestow ... ...

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