Original Blessing, 9781451496765
Paperback
Belief in the doctrine of Original Sin is firmly held by many Christians, but it turns out that it’s not necessarily biblical. Further, argues Danielle Shroyer, it’s bad for people and bad for the church. In Original Blessing, Shroyer shows not only how we got it wrong, but how we can put sin back i…

Original Blessing

Putting Sin in Its Rightful Place

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  • Paperback

    220 pages

  • Release Date

    31 October 2016

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Summary

Of the world’s three major religions, only Christianity holds to a doctrine of original sin. Ideas are powerful, and they shape who we are and who we become. The fact that many Christians believe there is something in human nature that is, and will always be, contrary to Gold, is not just a problem but a tragedy. So why do the doctrine’s assumptions of human nature so infiltrate our pulpits, sermons, and theological bookshelves? How is it so misconstrued in times of grief, pastoral care, and …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781451496765
ISBN-10:1451496761
Author:Danielle Shroyer
Publisher:Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Imprint:Fortress Press,U.S.
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:220
Release Date:31 October 2016
Weight:318g
Dimensions:216mm x 140mm
About The Author

Danielle Shroyer

Danielle Shroyer is a sought-after speaker, respected pastor, and a founding member of the emerging church movement. She holds a BA from Baylor University and an MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary, and is the author of Original Blessing: Putting Sin in its Rightful Place, Where Jesus Prayed, and The Boundary-Breaking God.

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