Until recently little has been known about Evagrius of Pontus. His work on the eight evil thoughts was widely influential in the development of the idea of the Seven Deadly Sins in the Western Spiritual tradition. But those who followed him, from Cassian to Augustine, were more concerned with attributing guilt, and thought in a forensic way. This was very unlike the thought of Evagrius who concerned himself with questions about how to deal with evil thoughts and temptations in a healing way. Each chapter deals with one of the Thoughts, giving the contemporary background, the biblical and theological background, the teaching of Evagrius and what came after, and its relevance for us today.

Angela Tilby

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This is a study of the teaching of the 4th century theologian and hermit Evagrius. For the boffins among you, it’s about Evagrius’ analysis of the 8 evil thoughts which undermine the spiritual life, and his advice on how to combat them. Evagrius was the first to identify what subsequently became known as the seven deadly sins, although his take on them was much more spiritual than moral, which is how they were eventually passed down to us via Cassian and Gregory the Great. Evagrius, sees each evil thought as a form of demonic affliction on the individual, which requires identification and resistance, and not as a moral failing calling for repentance – a releasing and encouraging approach. For the general reader this is a fascinating and astonishingly contemporary treatment of the things which cause us to stumble and prevent us from growing in Christlikeness. Angela Tilby manages to be both scholarly and accessible. For anyone interested in their own spiritiual journey, and for everyone involved in the ministry of spiritual direction or counselling, this book is immensely helpful.   
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The Seven Deadly Sins

Seven Deadly Sins

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