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Original Sin (New Studies In Biblical Theology Series)

Henri Blocher

Paperback 1997-11-01

Illuminating the riddle.

The twentieth century witnessed human cruelty on a scale never before imagined. Paradoxically, in recent years the doctrine of original sin has suffered neglect and ridicule.

In this philosophically sophisticated treatment of the biblical evidence for original sin, Henri Blocher offers a robust response. Interacting with the best theological thinking on the subject, he shows that while the nature of original sin is a mystery - a riddle even - only belief in it makes sense of evil and wrong-doing.

After a general survey of the biblical evidence, Professor Blocher moves on to discuss the two key texts. First, he considers the relation of the Eden story of Genesis 2 - 3 to modern scientific, literary and theological thinking. Then he offers a new and ground-breaking interpretation of Romans 5, where the apostle Paul discusses Christ and Adam. From this exegetical foundation, he goes on to show how the doctrine of original sin makes sense of the paradoxes of human existence. In the final chapter, he discusses the intellectual difficulties that some feel remain with the doctrine itself.
- Publisher.

Publisher Description

A Professor of Systematic Theology, Henri Blocher's books include Evil and the Cross and In The Beginning. With this book he presents an investigation into the doctrine of original sin.

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Illuminating the riddle.

The twentieth century witnessed human cruelty on a scale never before imagined. Paradoxically, in recent years the doctrine of original sin has suffered neglect and ridicule.

In this philosophically sophisticated treatment of the biblical evidence for original sin, Henri Blocher offers a robust response. Interacting with the best theological thinking on the subject, he shows that while the nature of original sin is a mystery - a riddle even - only belief in it makes sense of evil and wrong-doing.

After a general survey of the biblical evidence, Professor Blocher moves on to discuss the two key texts. First, he considers the relation of the Eden story of Genesis 2 - 3 to modern scientific, literary and theological thinking. Then he offers a new and ground-breaking interpretation of Romans 5, where the apostle Paul discusses Christ and Adam. From this exegetical foundation, he goes on to show how the doctrine of original sin makes sense of the paradoxes of human existence. In the final chapter, he discusses the intellectual difficulties that some feel remain with the doctrine itself.
- Publisher.

Publisher Description

A Professor of Systematic Theology, Henri Blocher's books include Evil and the Cross and In The Beginning. With this book he presents an investigation into the doctrine of original sin.

Koorong Code116321
ISBN0851115144
EAN9780851115146
Pages192
DepartmentAcademic
CategoryBiblical Studies
Sub-CategoryBiblical Theology
PublisherApollos
Publication DateNov 1997
Dimensions10 x 136 x 215mm
Weight0.214kg