In Adam's fall :
McFarland, Ian A. 1963-
In Adam's fall : a meditation on the Christian doctrine of original sin / Ian A. McFarland. - 1 online resource (xv, 238 pages). - Challenges in contemporary theology . - Challenges in contemporary theology. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 220-229) and index.
Creation gone wrong : thinking about sin -- Original sin as Christian doctrine : origins, permutations, problems -- Augustine of Hippo : willing and the ambiguity of desire -- Maximus the Confessor : willing is not choosing -- The status of Christ's will : fallen or unfallen? -- Original sin and human nature : solidarity in sin -- Original sin and the individual : being a sinner -- Original sin and the Christian life : confronting sin.
This engaging and scholarly book offers refreshingly original insights into the contemporary relevance of the Christian doctrine of original sin - one that has inspired fierce debate for the last two millennia.: Challenges the many prevailing opinions about the Christian doctrine of original sin, arguing that it is not only theological defensible, but stimulating and productive for a life of faith; Shows how it is possible to affirm the universality of sin without losing sight of the distinct ways in which individuals both participate in and suffer the consequences of sinful behavior; Balances.
9781444327663 1444327666 9781444327656 1444327658 1405183659 9781405183659
10.1002/9781444327656 Wiley InterScience http://www3.interscience.wiley.com
Sin, Original--History of doctrines.
History of doctrines.
Sin, Original.
Religion.
RELIGION--Christian Theology--Anthropology.
Sin, Original--History of doctrines.
Electronic books.
BT720 / .M38 2010eb
233/.14
In Adam's fall : a meditation on the Christian doctrine of original sin / Ian A. McFarland. - 1 online resource (xv, 238 pages). - Challenges in contemporary theology . - Challenges in contemporary theology. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 220-229) and index.
Creation gone wrong : thinking about sin -- Original sin as Christian doctrine : origins, permutations, problems -- Augustine of Hippo : willing and the ambiguity of desire -- Maximus the Confessor : willing is not choosing -- The status of Christ's will : fallen or unfallen? -- Original sin and human nature : solidarity in sin -- Original sin and the individual : being a sinner -- Original sin and the Christian life : confronting sin.
This engaging and scholarly book offers refreshingly original insights into the contemporary relevance of the Christian doctrine of original sin - one that has inspired fierce debate for the last two millennia.: Challenges the many prevailing opinions about the Christian doctrine of original sin, arguing that it is not only theological defensible, but stimulating and productive for a life of faith; Shows how it is possible to affirm the universality of sin without losing sight of the distinct ways in which individuals both participate in and suffer the consequences of sinful behavior; Balances.
9781444327663 1444327666 9781444327656 1444327658 1405183659 9781405183659
10.1002/9781444327656 Wiley InterScience http://www3.interscience.wiley.com
Sin, Original--History of doctrines.
History of doctrines.
Sin, Original.
Religion.
RELIGION--Christian Theology--Anthropology.
Sin, Original--History of doctrines.
Electronic books.
BT720 / .M38 2010eb
233/.14