Sin of Sloth e-bog
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Wenzel presents the history of the concept of acedia, of spiritual sloth,"e; 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.A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions...
E-bog
302,96 DKK
Udgivet
1 oktober 2017
Længde
282 sider
Genrer
Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval
Sprog
English
Format
epub
Beskyttelse
LCP
ISBN
9780807836842
Wenzel presents the history of the concept of acedia, of spiritual sloth,"e; 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.A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.