The Origins of the Seven Deadly Sins
The Origins of the Seven Deadly Sins | Hochelaga
Lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, and pride: the Seven Deadly Sins have shaped Christian thought, medieval literature, religious art, and popular culture for centuries. But where did this famous list come from, and why were these particular human weaknesses singled out? In this fascinating episode, Hochelaga explores the origins of the Seven Deadly Sins and the surprising history behind one of Christianity’s most enduring moral frameworks.
The story begins in the fourth century with Evagrius Ponticus, a Christian monk who identified…
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