Seven deadly sins

The seven deadly sins (also known as the capital vices or cardinal sins) function as a grouping of major vices within the teachings of Christianity.^[1] In the standard list, the seven deadly sins according to the Catholic Church are pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony, and sloth.

In Catholicism, the classification of deadly sins into a group of seven originated with Tertullian and continued with Evagrius Ponticus.^[2] The concepts of these sins were partly based on Greco-Roman and Biblical antecedents. Later, the concept of seven deadly sins evolved further, as shown by historical context based on the Latin language of the Roman Catholic Church, though with significant influence from the Greek language and associated religious traditions. Knowledge of this concept is evident in various treatises; in paintings and sculpture (for example, architectural decorations on churches in some Catholic parishes); and in some older textbooks.^[1] Further knowledge has been derived from patterns of confession.

Subsequently, over the centuries into modern times, the idea of sins (especially seven in number) has influenced or inspired various streams of religious and philosophical thought, fine art painting, and modern popular culture media such as literature, film, and television.

^ ^a ^b Tucker, Shawn (2015). The Virtues and Vices in the Arts: A Sourcebook. Cascade. ISBN 978-1625647184.
^ "The Seven Deadly Sins". Catholic Answers. Archived from the original on 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2023-09-30.

[Tucker-2015-1] Tucker, Shawn (2015). The Virtues and Vices in the Arts: A Sourcebook. Cascade. ISBN 978-1625647184.

[2] "The Seven Deadly Sins". Catholic Answers. Archived from the original on 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2023-09-30.

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