A philosophical account of repentance
Repentance is central to the doctrinal philosophies of all major religions. From a theoretical point of view, however, the practice poses significant challenges. As the past cannot be altered, the guilt that obtains from already committed sins appears forever fettered to the sinner. In this article,...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Cambridge Univ. Press
2023
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Religious studies
Year: 2023, Volume: 59, Issue: 2, Pages: 191-201 |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Confession of sin
/ Sin
/ Identity
/ Religious philosophy
/ Jewish theology
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IxTheo Classification: | AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism BH Judaism FA Theology NBE Anthropology |
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Maimonides
B Repentance B Sin B Time B Identity |
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