Original Sin by Alan Jacobs

Original Sin by Alan Jacobs

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Ever since Augustine, the church has taught the doctrine of original sin, which is the idea that we are not born innocent, but as babes we are corrupt, guilty, and worthy of condemnation. This title presents the controversial history of how the world's most repugnant idea became the cornerstone for how we understand ourselves.

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Original Sin by Alan Jacobs

Ever since Augustine, the church has taught the doctrine of original sin, which is the idea that we are not born innocent, but as babes we are corrupt, guilty, and worthy of condemnation. This title presents the controversial history of how the world's most repugnant idea became the cornerstone for how we understand ourselves.
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ISBN 13 9780060783402
ISBN 10 0060783400
Title Original Sin
Author Alan Jacobs
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Year published 2008-04-29
Number of pages 304
Prizes Winner of Book of the Year (Top 10) 2009
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