Literary Criticism
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Synopsis
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.
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Book Details
Published
June 1, 2012
Publisher
University of North Carolina Press
Pages
282
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780807836835