Ascetical theology is the organized study or presentation of spiritual teachings found in Scripture and the Church Fathers that help the faithful to more perfectly follow Christ and attain to Christian perfection. The word ascetic is from the Greek word askesis, meaning practice. The English term ascesis means "the practice of self-discipline" (OED). Christian asceticism is commonly thought to imply self-denial for a spiritual purpose. The term ascetical theology is used primarily in Catholic ...

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• Ascetical theology - Who is Christ and what reason is given for following
• Ascetical theology - Essential concepts in ascetical theology
• Ascetical theology - Other religious traditions
• Ascetical theology - Eastern Orthodox
• Ascetical theology - Protestant
• Ascetical theology - Islam

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