Despondency
Subtitle: the spiritual teaching of Evagrius Ponticus on acedia
By: Gabriel Bunge ; translated from the German by Anthony P. Gythiel
Publisher: St. Vladimir's Seminary Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Crestwood, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 154
ISBN-13: 9780881413946
Subjects: Spirituality; History of doctrines; Acedia; History
Work titles: Akedia
Description: "This ultimately joyful work is one of the few books available in English to deal exclusively with the problem of despondency, and how it can be overcome. Fr. Gabriel Bunge analyzes the views of Evagrius Ponticus, the famous 'philosopher in the desert,' on the dangers of acedia or 'despondency.' Acedia belongs to the list of eight 'evil thoughts,' which includes not only vices of the body, but also vices of the soul - such as sadness and anger. These vices are opposed to 'eight virtures' - including moderation, poverty, joy, and patience." -- Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.