The Sin of Sloth: Acedia in Medieval Thought and Literature - Siegfried Wenzel - Books - The University of North Carolina Press - 9780807836835 - June 1, 2012
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The Sin of Sloth: Acedia in Medieval Thought and Literature New edition

Siegfried Wenzel

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The Sin of Sloth: Acedia in Medieval Thought and Literature New edition

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.

282 pages

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released June 1, 2012
ISBN13 9780807836835
Publishers The University of North Carolina Press
Pages 282
Dimensions 152 × 229 × 18 mm   ·   407 g
Language English  
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