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The Sin of Sloth - by Siegfried Wenzel (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.
- Author(s): Siegfried Wenzel
- 282 Pages
- Literary Criticism, Medieval
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Sin of Sloth: Acedia in Medieval Thought and LiteratureBook 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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Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .85 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Medieval
Genre: Literary Criticism
Number of Pages: 282
Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Siegfried Wenzel
Language: English
Street Date: June 1, 2012
TCIN: 1002708371
UPC: 9780807836835
Item Number (DPCI): 247-24-3595
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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