The Concept of Sin (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Tennant, F. R.

 
9781334281914: The Concept of Sin (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Clarify what sin means and why it matters. In The Concept of Sin, F. R. Tennant argues for a logically perfect concept of sin, grounded in Christian doctrine and informed by ethics and psychology. The book surveys how the idea has been defined and used, and why a precise definition is essential for theology and practice.


Readers encounter a clear framework for distinguishing sin from mere imperfection, and for understanding how “the material of sin” interacts with voluntary choice, conscience, and moral development. The work also addresses debates among theologians, offering careful analysis without oversimplifying complex questions about guilt, responsibility, and forgiveness.



  • Grounded, precise definitions of sin and ethical concepts

  • Engagement with ethics, psychology, and Christian doctrine

  • Examination of the relationship between will, impulse, and moral judgment

  • Discussion of how historical and philosophical debates shape current theology


Ideal for readers of theology, philosophy of religion, and religious studies who want a thoughtful, rigorous approach to sin and its implications.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

First published in 1912, this book by F. R. Tennant was intended to redress the vague and inconsistent conceptions of sin that were popularly held at the beginning of the twentieth century. Tennant maintained that for any ongoing debate to remain meaningful, it was imperative that definitions of key terms should keep pace with discussion. Therefore his study aimed at providing a clear, logical definition of what sin in Christian doctrine represented, whilst also bringing to bear the importance of ethics and psychology to any modern understanding of the subject.

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