Why did the desert fathers feel that solitude and self-mortification were the best ways to serve christ?

How did the size of poland territory change from 1701 to 1772?

How did chinese culture change during the warning stated period

Which best explains how wealthy residents of italian cities contributed to the renaissance? a) wealthy residents bought works of art, which supported artists. b) wealthy residents participated in religion, which supported the church c) wealthy residents participated in music, which supported the arts. d) wealthy residents bought classical books, which supported scholars.