The Sin of Sloth
Acedia in Medieval Thought and Literature
Published on 1. October 2017
282 pages
978-0-8078-3684-2 (ISBN)
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Wenzel presents the history of the concept of acedia, of spiritual sloth," from its origins among the Egyptian desert monks through the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. The investigation proceeds in chronological order and pays close attention to the different emphases and changes the concept underwent.
Originally published in 1967.
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Originally published in 1967.
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