Browsing by Subject "Ancient philosophy"
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Transcending desire : the shaping of Christian thought by classical ideals of restraint and transcendence
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Transcending sexual desire in favour of spiritual goals, while valuing the latter above the former in terms of importance and virtue, is a defining feature of early Christian theology. Some biblical scholars interpret the ...