Peter Jones
Medieval historian and theologian specialising in medieval spirituality and emotions, author of Self-Help from the Middle Ages and researcher of the seven deadly sins.
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Apr 2, 2026 • 55min
Peter Jones - The Secret History of the Seven Deadly Sins
Peter Jones, a medieval historian of spirituality and emotions, explores how the seven deadly sins functioned as tools to map the mind. He traces their origins from Evagrius to Gregory, explains pride, envy, anger and acedia in medieval thought, and reveals surprising links to art, confession, medicine and modern tech. Short, curious, and full of historical twists.
