The Sin of Sloth: Acedia in Medieval Thought and Literature

Author:   Siegfried Wenzel
Publisher:   The University of North Carolina Press
Edition:   New edition
ISBN:  

9780807836835


Pages:   282
Publication Date:   01 June 2012
Format:   Paperback
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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. 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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Author:   Siegfried Wenzel
Publisher:   The University of North Carolina Press
Imprint:   The University of North Carolina Press
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.407kg
ISBN:  

9780807836835


ISBN 10:   0807836834
Pages:   282
Publication Date:   01 June 2012
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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