Adam, the Fall, and Original Sin: Theological, Biblical, and Scientific Perspectives
Pages
352
Publisher
Baker Academic
Published
2014
ISBN-13
9780801039928
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.
- Contents
- Introduction: Adam under Siege: Setting the Stage - Hans Madueme and Michael Reeves
- Part One: Adam in the Bible and Science
- 1. Adam and Eve in the Old Testament - C. John Collins
- 2. Adam in the New Testament - Robert W. Yarbrough
- 3. Adam and Modern Science - William Stone (a pseudonym)
- Part Two: Original Sin in History
- 4. Original Sin in Patristic Theology - Peter Sanlon
- 5. The Lutheran Doctrine of Original Sin - Robert Kolb
- 6. Original Sin in Reformed Theology - Donald Macleod
- 7. "But a Heathen Still": The Doctrine of Original Sin in Wesleyan Theology - Thomas H. McCall
- 8. Original Sin in Modern Theology - Carl R. Trueman
- Part Three: Original Sin in Theology
- 9. Original Sin in Biblical Theology - James M. Hamilton
- 10. Threads in a Seamless Garment: Original Sin in Systematic Theology - Michael Reeves and Hans Madueme
- 11. "The Most Vulnerable Part of the Whole Christian Account": Original Sin and Modern Science - Hans Madueme
- 12. Original Sin in Pastoral Theology - Daniel Doriani
- Part Four: Adam and the Fall in Dispute
- 13. Original Sin and Original Death: Romans 5:12-19 - Thomas R. Schreiner
- 14. The Fall and Genesis 3 - Noel Weeks
- 15. Adam, History, and Theodicy - William Edgar
- Postscript - Michael Reeves and Hans Madueme
Inner Books
This physical volume has several internal sections, each of which has been reviewed independently
- Introduction: Adam under Siege: Setting the Stage by Hans Madueme and Michael Reeves
- Adam and Eve in the Old Testament by C. John Collins
- Adam in the New Testament by Robert W. Yarbrough
- Adam and Modern Science by William Stone
- Original Sin in Patristic Theology by Peter Sanlon
- The Lutheran Doctrine of Original Sin by Robert Kolb
- Original Sin in Reformed Theology by Donald Macleod
- "But a Heathen Still": The Doctrine of Original Sin in Wesleyan Theology by Thomas H. McCall
- Original Sin in Modern Theology by Carl R. Trueman
- Original Sin in Biblical Theology by James M. Hamilton, Jr.
- Threads in a Seamless Garment: Original Sin in Systematic Theology by Michael Reeves and Hans Madueme
- "The Most Vulnerable Part of the Whole Christian Account": Original Sin and Modern Science by Hans Madueme
- Original Sin in Pastoral Theology by Daniel M. Doriani
- Original Sin and Original Death: Romans 5:12-19 by Thomas R. Schreiner
- The Fall and Genesis 3 by Noel Weeks
- Adam, History, and Theodicy by William Edgar
- Postscript by Michael Reeves and Hans Madueme