06065cam a2200769Mi 4500 ocn855502446 OCoLC 20200709055622.0 m d cr |n||||||||| 130810s2010 xx ob 001 0 eng d EBLCP eng pn EBLCP YDXCP OCLCQ OCLCO OCLCF N$T E7B IDEBK DEBSZ OCLCQ TEFOD COCUF OCLCQ OCLCO OCLCA 817224561 9780761851707 (electronic bk.) 0761851704 (electronic bk.) 9780761851691 0761851690 495999 (N$T) (OCoLC)855502446 (OCoLC)817224561 E82D6943-6D5E-407D-8AD3-3CDCC9450E98 OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com BV4627.A5 G558 2010 FAM 014000 bisacsh PSY 013000 bisacsh 205.698 MAIN Gillette, Gertrude. Four Faces of Anger : Seneca, Evagrius Ponticus, Cassian, and Augustine. Lanham : University Press of America, 2010. 1 online resource (179 pages) text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Abbreviations; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1: Seneca: A Stoic Approach; Life; Philosophical Background; 1. What is anger?; 2. Is anger natural or useful?; 3. How does anger behave?; 1. The Causes or Stimuli of Anger; i). External Stimuli; ii)Internal Stimuli; 2. Characteristics of Anger; 4. How is Anger cured?; The General Rules; a)For children; b)For adults; i)Reform of the Mind; ii)Behavioral Skills; Precautionary steps; Immediate remedies; Conclusion: the Benefits; Chapter 2: Evagrius Ponticus: The Desert Approach. IntroductionLife; Evagrius ' Teaching on the Evil Thoughts; I. Anger: what it is; II. Causes: Why does a monk become angry?; III. Anger: what it does; What Anger does to Prayer; The Good of Restraint; IV. Remedies for the Cure of Anger; A. Discernment of Thoughts; B. Reconciliation; C. Virtue; D. Prayer; E. Asceticism; F. Gentleness; Conclusion; Chapter 3: Cassian: Anger & Friendship; Life; Introduction to Anger: the Eight Deadly Sins/Vices; I. Anger: the 4th Deadly Sin; II. Anger and Friendship: Conference 16; Introduction; 1. True Friendship; A./B. The Rules for true Friendship (and Commentary). 2. Conflict within FriendshipA. Wrong ways to react; B. Right ways for friends to respond; Conclusion; Chapter 4: Augustine: Anger in Community; I. An Overview of Augustine's Journey; Signposts along the way; 1.non in contentione et aemulatione; 2. Episcopal altercations; a. Megalius: A lesson in forgiveness; b. Fussala: Antony and his victims: compounded rage; Conclusion; II: Anger in the Context of the Rule; General Introduction: Augustine's Model of Monasticism; Garden Monastery; Clerical monastery; Introduction to the Rule and Anger; I. What ""makes"" Community; 1. Love and Harmony. A)Honor God Mutually in Each Otherb)Harmony of Voice and Heart; c)Service to the Community; d)Role of Superiors; 2. Everything in common; Manual Labor; II What Breaks Down Community; The Fearsome Foursome; 1. Seeking Affection/Love outside the Community; 2. Murmuring; 3. Anger; 4. Contumacy; III. Repairing the Damage; 1. Forgiveness; 2. Patient Endurance; 3. Correction; Conclusion; Postscript; III: The Sermons; 1. Lenten Exhortations; 2. Responses to Anger; A. Negative reactions; a)denial; b)nurturing resentment; c)seeking revenge; B. Positive responses; a)turning anger on itself. B)taking personal responsibility by admissionc)asking for forgiveness; d)forgiving; e)refraining from being party to others ' enmities; Conclusion; Concluding Remarks; Appendices; Bibliography; Index; About the Author. This book brings to the modern age wisdom on the topic of anger by four ancient authors: Seneca, Evagrius Ponticus, Cassian, and Augustine. These authors broadly represent the classic views on anger and focus on how anger inhibits spiritual growth of the soul and its relationship with God. Print version record. Includes bibliographical references (pages 147-152) and index. Master record variable field(s) change: 600 Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, approximately 4 B.C.-65 A.D. Evagrius, Ponticus, 345?-399. Cassian, John, approximately 360-approximately 435. Augustine, of Hippo, Saint, 354-430. Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo. fast (OCoLC)fst00061554 Cassian, John, approximately 360-approximately 435. fast (OCoLC)fst01811699 Evagrius, Ponticus, 345?-399. fast (OCoLC)fst00202551 Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, approximately 4 B.C.-65 A.D. fast (OCoLC)fst01846771 Anger Religious aspects Christianity. Christianity. Anger. Religious Philosophies. FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS Death, Grief, Bereavement. bisacsh PSYCHOLOGY Emotions. bisacsh Anger Religious aspects Christianity. fast (OCoLC)fst00808777 Electronic books. Print version: Gillette, Gertrude. Four Faces of Anger : Seneca, Evagrius Ponticus, Cassian, and Augustine. Lanham : University Press of America, ©2010 9780761851691 EBSCOhost http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=495999 EBSCOhost http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=495999 EBL - Ebook Library EBLB EBL1037706 ebrary EBRY ebr10606632 EBSCOhost EBSC 495999 Ingram Digital eBook Collection IDEB cis24022512 YBP Library Services YANK 9893929 92 N$T 51824 51824