Współczesne interpretacje De octo spiritibus malitiae Ewagriusza Pontyjskiego

The article presents the work by Evagrius Ponticus De octo spiritibus malitiae and its place in Christian spirituality. The object of the analysis are the main characteristics of the contemporary interpretations of the doctrine of the Seven Deadly Sins contained in Evagrius' work. Particular sins are discussed in contemporary interpretations concerning spirituality: gastrimargia (gluttony), porneia (lust), filarguria (greed), wrath, acedia (sloth), vainglory and pride. References are indicated of the Seven Deadly Sins to numerous aspects of Christian spiritual life.