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What is one reason that people would embrace the monastic lifestyle? They wanted to live like the ancient Israelites. They wanted to show their commitment to Christianity when it was no longer possible to be a martyr. They were influenced by the Stoic philosophy. They wanted to emulate John the Baptist.

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          What is one reason that people would embrace the monastic lifestyle?
They wanted to live like the ancient Israelites.
They wanted to show their commitment to Christianity when it was no longer possible to be a martyr.
They were influenced by the Stoic philosophy.
They wanted to emulate John the Baptist.

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11/30/2021

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This is because during times of persecution or when martyrdom was not a viable option, individuals may have chosen to dedicate themselves fully to a life of prayer, asceticism, and service in order to demonstrate their devotion to their faith. Show more…

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What is one reason that people would embrace the monastic lifestyle? They wanted to live like the ancient Israelites. They wanted to show their commitment to Christianity when it was no longer possible to be a martyr. They were influenced by the Stoic philosophy. They wanted to emulate John the Baptist.