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What is sin? Is it simply wrongdoing? Why do its effects linger over time? In this sensitive, imaginative, and original work, Gary Anderson shows how changing conceptions of sin and forgiveness lay at the very heart of the biblical tradition. Spanning nearly two thousand years, the book brilliantly demonstrates how sin, once conceived of as a physical burden, becomes, over time, eclipsed by economic metaphors. Transformed from a weight that an individual carried, sin becomes a debt that must be repaid in order to be redeemed in God's eyes.Anderson shows how this ancient Jewish revolution in thought shaped the way the Christian church understood the death and resurrection of Jesus and eventually led to the development of various penitential disciplines, deeds of charity, and even papal indulgences. In so doing it reveals how these changing notions of sin provided a spur for the Protestant Reformation.Broad in scope while still exceptionally attentive to detail, this ambitious and profound book unveils one of the most seismic shifts that occurred in religious belief and practice, deepening our understanding of one of the most fundamental aspects of human experience.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Sin: A History'? A: 'Sin: A History' explores the evolving concept of sin and forgiveness within the biblical tradition, focusing on how these ideas transformed over two thousand years.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Sin: A History'? A: The book is authored by Gary A. Anderson, a scholar known for his expertise in biblical studies.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Sin: A History'? A: 'Sin: A History' contains a total of 272 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Sin: A History' have? A: This edition of 'Sin: A History' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Sin: A History' published? A: 'Sin: A History' was published on August 31, 2010.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the historical development of the concept of sin, the transition from viewing sin as a physical burden to a financial debt, and its implications for Christian thought and practices.
- Q: Is 'Sin: A History' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Sin: A History' is suitable for academic study, particularly for those interested in religious studies, theology, and biblical history.
- Q: Does the book address the Protestant Reformation? A: 'Sin: A History' discusses how changing notions of sin contributed to the Protestant Reformation and the development of various penitential practices.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Sin: A History' is offered in 'New' condition.
- Q: Can 'Sin: A History' be used in religious education? A: Yes, 'Sin: A History' can be a valuable resource in religious education for its in-depth analysis of sin's historical context within Christianity.