The Sin of Sloth: Acedia in Medieval Thought and Literature

by Siegfried Wenzel

No Customer Reviews

Select Format

Select Condition

Book Overview

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:B0006BQMNM

Release Date:January 1967

Publisher:University of North Carolina Press

Length:269 Pages

Weight:2.10 lbs.

Related Subjects

Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections

Customer Reviews

0 rating

Write a review

ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.

Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks^® and the ThriftBooks^® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC

The Sin of Sloth: Acedia in Medieval Thought and Literature

Select Format

Select Condition

Recommended

Book Overview

Customer Reviews

Popular Categories

Website

My Account

Partnerships

Quick Help

About Us

Follow Us