Adam, the Fall, and Original Sin

Michael R E Reeves

ISBN 10: 0801039924 / ISBN 13: 9780801039928

Published by Baker Publishing Group Nov 2014, 2014

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Neuware - The Christian doctrines of original sin and the historical fall of Adam have been in retreat since the rise of modernity. Here leading scholars present a theological, biblical, and scientific case for the necessity of belief in original sin and the historicity of Adam and Eve in response to contemporary challenges. Representing various Christian traditions, the contributors shed light on recent debates as they present the traditional doctrine of original sin as orthodox, evangelical, and the most theologically mature and cogent synthesis of the biblical witness. This fresh look at a heated topic in evangelical circles will appeal to professors, students, and readers interested in the creation-evolution debate.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Adam, the Fall, and Original Sin
• Publisher: Baker Publishing Group Nov 2014
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801039924
• ISBN 13: 9780801039928
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 228W x 152H x 25D millimeters 228 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 25 millimeters depth
• Weight: 496 grams

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Synopsis

The Christian doctrines of original sin and the historical fall of Adam have been in retreat since the rise of modernity. Here leading scholars present a theological, biblical, and scientific case for the necessity of belief in original sin and the historicity of Adam and Eve in response to contemporary challenges. Representing various Christian traditions, the contributors shed light on recent debates as they present the traditional doctrine of original sin as orthodox, evangelical, and the most theologically mature and cogent synthesis of the biblical witness. This fresh look at a heated topic in evangelical circles will appeal to professors, students, and readers interested in the creation-evolution debate.

About the Authors

Hans Madueme (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of theological studies at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. He previously served as the managing director of the Henry Center for Theological Understanding and the associate director of the Jonathan Edwards Center at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Madueme is on the editorial board of Themelios and is a senior editor for Sapientia. He is also the coeditor of Adam, the Fall, and Original Sin and Reading Christian Theology in the Protestant Tradition.

Michael Reeves (PhD, King's College, London) is president and professor of theology at Union Theological Seminary. He previously served as theologian-at-large at Wales Evangelical School of Theology and as head of theology for the Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF). He is the author of several books, including Delighting in the Trinity: An Introduction to the Christian Faith.