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The Sin of Sloth: Acedia in Medieval Thought and Literature
The Sin of Sloth Acedia in Medieval Thought and Literature
Author: Siegfried Wenzel
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. — A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780807836835
ISBN-10: 0807836834
Publication Date: 6/1/2012
Pages: 282
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Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press
Book Type: Paperback
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