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""The History of the Monks Who Lived in the Desert of Egypt"" is a book written by St. Hieronymus, a renowned Christian theologian and historian. The book provides a comprehensive account of the lives and practices of the early Christian monks who lived in the deserts of Egypt during the fourth and fifth centuries. St. Hieronymus describes the daily routines, spiritual practices, and challenges faced by these monks, who sought to live a life of complete devotion to God through prayer, fasting, and manual labor. He also provides insight into the various schools of thought and theological debates that emerged among the desert monks, including the debate over the nature of Christ and the role of asceticism in Christian life.The book also includes biographical sketches of some of the most famous desert monks, such as St. Anthony of Egypt and St. Pachomius, as well as accounts of miracles and visions experienced by these holy men. Overall, ""The History of the Monks Who Lived in the Desert of Egypt"" is a fascinating and informative work that sheds light on an important period in Christian history and the enduring legacy of the desert monks.THIS 72 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Paradise of the Holy Fathers Part 1, by St. Hieronymus. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766129071.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.