‘Born Sinners’ Striving for Perfection: Criteria for the Construction of a Contemporary Lutheran Theology of Original Sin

This essay aims to identify some criteria Lutheran theology must meet when working towards a new construction of human imperfection. It must be contextual and open towards a dialogue with disciplines seeking knowledge of human nature. Theology must take evil and suffering seriously, while still reco...

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Main Author: Grantén, Eva-Lotta (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2009
In: Dialog
Year: 2009, Volume: 48, Issue: 1, Pages: 97-103
Further subjects:B Human Nature
B Biology
B Original Sin
B IMPERFECTION
B Lutheran Theology
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Summary:This essay aims to identify some criteria Lutheran theology must meet when working towards a new construction of human imperfection. It must be contextual and open towards a dialogue with disciplines seeking knowledge of human nature. Theology must take evil and suffering seriously, while still recognizing humanity's ability to make life better. It must affirm that not only human nature, but also human culture needs transformation.
ISSN:1540-6385
Contains:Enthalten in: Dialog
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-6385.2009.00434.x