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The engratites
Passion and the flesh
The meaning of martyrdom and virginity
Sin and humility: the meaning of Adam's girdle
On work as askesis
The priest and the monk
On lack of property
Spirituality and the body
Spiritual and carnal men
On mortification
The final result of the work of the Spirit is the salvation of the flesh
Melete thanatou
The doctrine of the cross
Fornication
Body and soul
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