CONTEMPORARY INTERPRETATIONS OF EVAGRIUS PONTICUS' DE OCTO SPIRlTIBUS MALITIAE  Cover Image

Współczesne interpretacje De octo spiritibus malitiae Ewagriusza Pontyjskiego
CONTEMPORARY INTERPRETATIONS OF EVAGRIUS PONTICUS' DE OCTO SPIRlTIBUS MALITIAE

Author(s): Adam Rybicki
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II - Wydział Teologii
Keywords: SIN; SPIRITUALITY; EVAGRIUS PONTICUS

Summary/Abstract: The article presents the work by Evagrius Ponticus De acta spiritibus malitiae and its place in Christian spirituality. The object of the analysis are the main characteristics of the contemporary interpretations of the doctrine of the Seven Deadly Sins contained in Evagrius' wark. Particular sins are discussed in contemporary interpretations concerning spirituality: gastrimargia (gluttony), porneia (lust), filarguria (greed), wrath, acedia (sloth), vainglory and pride. References are indicated of the Seven Deadly Sins ta numerous aspects of Christian spiritual life.

  • Issue Year: 2010
  • Issue No: 2 (57)
  • Page Range: 95-118
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: Polish