TY  - BOOK
AU  - McFarland,Ian A.
TI  - In Adam's fall: a meditation on the Christian doctrine of original sin 
T2  - Challenges in contemporary theology
SN  - 9781444327663
AV  - BT720 .M38 2010eb
U1  - 233/.14 22
PY  - 2010///
CY  - Chichester, West Sussex, UK
PB  - Wiley-Blackwell
KW  - Sin, Original
KW  - History of doctrines
KW  - Religion
KW  - RELIGION
KW  - Christian Theology
KW  - Anthropology
KW  - bisacsh
KW  - fast
KW  - Electronic books
N1  - 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
N2  - 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
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1002/9781444327656
ER  -