Adam, the Fall, and Original Sin: Theological, Biblical, and Scientific Perspectives

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.

Contributors

• C. John Collins — Adam and Eve in the Old Testament
• Robert W. Yarbrough — Adam in the New Testament
• William Stone (a pseudonym) — Adam and Modern Science
• Peter Sanlon — Original Sin in Patristic Theology
• Robert Kolb — The Lutheran Doctrine of Original Sin
• Donald Macleod — Original Sin in Reformed Theology
• Thomas H. McCall — "But a Heathen Still": The Doctrine of Original Sin in Wesleyan Theology
• Carl R. Trueman — Original Sin in Modern Theology
• James M. Hamilton — Original Sin in Biblical Theology
• Michael Reeves and Hans Madueme — Threads in a Seamless Garment: Original Sin in Systematic Theology
• Hans Madueme — "The Most Vulnerable Part of the Whole Christian Account": Original Sin and Modern Science
• Daniel Doriani — Original Sin in Pastoral Theology
• Thomas R. Schreiner — Original Sin and Original Death: Romans 5:12-19
• Noel Weeks — The Fall and Genesis 3
• William Edgar — Adam, History, and Theodicy
• Michael Reeves and Hans Madueme — Postscript