“Desert” Experience. Evagrius Ponticus’ Principles of Soul-care Cover Image

„Dykumos“ patirtis. Evagrijaus Pontiečio sielogydos principai
“Desert” Experience. Evagrius Ponticus’ Principles of Soul-care

Author(s): Bronė Gudaitytė
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Biblical studies, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Vytauto Didžiojo Universitetas
Keywords: Desert Fathers; Heart; Soul; Thoughts; Passions; Evil; Acedia; Apatheia; Hesychia; Antirrhesis; Attentiveness; Awareness; Peace; Freedom;

Summary/Abstract: This article analyses Evagrius Ponticus‘ theory of eight basic Thoughts. The definition of evil and essence of passions is discussed. The principles of soul-care are analysed pointing to the methods of combating Thoughts. The expression of acedia is defined and its interface with spiritual life is revealed.

  • Issue Year: 98/2019
  • Issue No: 70
  • Page Range: 23-43
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: Lithuanian