The Roman emperor Julian the Apostate and the Christian leader Antony both displayed many qualities of character during their existence. Both led very particular lives although they shared different ethical values. Book 25 of “The Later Roman Empire” and the book “Early Christian Lives” give concrete proof of this. In the following essay, I will discuss how both leaders' lives were dedicated to their religious beliefs and each other's cardinal virtues. Regardless of the fact that Julian and Anthony did not practice the same religion, they both shared a particular devotion to their beliefs. From an early age, Antonio was exceptionally religious. As a child, he enjoyed going to church to be closer to God, unlike other children who preferred to play outside. His whole life was dedicated to the word of God. God told him to sell all his possessions and move away from home, so he did. Whenever God asked him to do something, he would never hesitate. Antonio was an extremely devout man. For many years he remained alone in the deserts of Egypt, spending his days praying. The devil often tried to tempt him with many methods, although Anthony resisted his attacks by constantly praying and fasting. Over time the attacks became more severe and after resisting one of the attacks, Antony wondered if God was really taking care of him and God said, “Antonio, I was here, but I was waiting to watch your struggle. But now, since you have resisted courageously in this struggle, I will always help you and make you famous in the world” (Early Christian Lives, p.16). Antonio was heartened by this news. He continued to follow his religious path and, as God had promised, became Saint Anthony, the... center of the card... above were unmistakably shared with both leaders. Antonio and Giuliano both had very different realities. One was a humble saint and the other a victorious warrior. They could also be compared to the political philosophers Plato and Machiavelli. Plato's ideology that privileges the goods of the soul over those of the body is very similar to Antony's lifestyle. Machiavelli's thoughts on how a prince should be feared rather than loved echo Julian's leadership style. Both Antony and Julian had very strong moral virtues that many leaders after them have and will aspire to have. Works Cited Gregory, et al. Lives of the first Christians. Penguin Books, 1998.Marcellino, Ammiano. The late Roman Empire (354-378 AD). Penguin Books, 1986. Woolf, Greg. Cambridge Illustrated History of the Roman World. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003.