Sergey Minov and Daniel L. Schwartz (eds.), "Passions" in last modified March 11, 2022, http://syriaca.org/keyword/passions
  
    
      
        Passions
        
          feelings
        
        
          emotions
        
        
          temptations
        
        
          
          
          
          
        
        http://syriaca.org/keyword/passions
        Used for the negative emotions and emotional states that hinder the Christian life, most commonly in the context of ascetic practice.