In Adam's Fall: A Meditation on the Christian Doctrine of Original Sin

In Adam's Fall: A Meditation on the Christian Doctrine of Original Sin
ISBN-10
1405183659
ISBN-13
9781405183659
Category
Religion
Pages
256
Language
English
Published
2010-10-18
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Author
Ian A. McFarland

Description

This engaging and scholarly book offers refreshingly originalinsights into the contemporary relevance of the Christian doctrineof original sin – one that has inspired fierce debate for thelast two millennia. Challenges the many prevailing opinions about the Christiandoctrine of original sin, arguing that it is not only theologicaldefensible, but stimulating and productive for a life of faith Shows how it is possible to affirm the universality of sinwithout losing sight of the distinct ways in which individuals bothparticipate in and suffer the consequences of sinful behavior Balances historic and contemporary criticism with originaltheological arguments; combining the substance of a traditionalAugustinian doctrine of sin with the pastoral and social concernsof contemporary contextual theologies Provides a depth and range of engagement with contemporarycriticism of traditional doctrine that is lacking in other recenttreatments of the topic

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