ascetiism Flashcards
What is the belief of asceticism?
Comes from the word of askeo- exercise/training. Means refraining from available pleasures in order to achieve a moral/intellectual goal
part of the christian path
Can help believers focus solely on god
What are the extremities of asceticism?
Fasting
devotion to prayee
turning away from possesions
relying upon support/hospitality of others
self flagellation- striking oneself with a whip
Who were the desert fathers?
Adopted to this lifestyle and lived a lifestyle in seclusion, simple of prayer and devotion in remote locations
How did monasteries adopt to this?
Adapt a christian life which was disciplined focussing on the suffering of christ
What is monetarism?
Immient end of the world, asceticism and continuing revelation of god in prophecy
relying a lot on freedom to speak- rather than the scriptures
What is Manichaeism??
Viwed the world in a conflict between good and evil
