Syn: ascetic
[WordNet 1.5]
2. practicing great self-denial.
Syn: ascetic, austere, spartan
[WordNet 1.5]
Be systematically ascetic . . . do . . . something for no other reason than that you would rather not do it. --William James. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Ascetical theology — is the organized study or presentation of spiritual teachings found in Christian 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… … Wikipedia
Ascetical Theology — • Briefly defined as the scientific exposition of Christian asceticism Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Ascetical Theology Ascetical Theology … Catholic encyclopedia
ascetical — adjective see ascetic … New Collegiate Dictionary
ascetical — adjective ascetic … Wiktionary
ascetical — as·cet·i·cal … English syllables
ascetical — /əˈsɛtɪkəl/ (say uh setikuhl) adjective relating to ascetic discipline or practice. –ascetically, adverb …
ascetical — adjective 1. pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self discipline ascetic practices • Syn: ↑ascetic • Pertains to noun: ↑ascetic, ↑ascetic (for: ↑ascetic) … Useful english dictionary
ascetical theology — Аскетическая теология … Вестминстерский словарь теологических терминов
ascetical theology — noun : the branch of Roman Catholic theology that deals with the practice of virtue and the means of attaining holiness and perfection … Useful english dictionary
Theology, Ascetical — • Briefly defined as the scientific exposition of Christian asceticism Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 … Catholic encyclopedia
