The Sin of Sloth: Acedia in Medieval Thought and Literature
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.

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.
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The Sin of Sloth: Acedia in Medieval Thought and Literature
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.

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.
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The Sin of Sloth: Acedia in Medieval Thought and Literature

The Sin of Sloth: Acedia in Medieval Thought and Literature

by Siegfried Wenzel
The Sin of Sloth: Acedia in Medieval Thought and Literature

The Sin of Sloth: Acedia in Medieval Thought and Literature

by Siegfried Wenzel

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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.

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.

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ISBN-13: 9780807836835
Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press
Publication date: 06/01/2012
Edition description: 1
Pages: 282
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)
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