Alastair's Adversaria The Fall Without St Paul
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Oct 14, 2025 Delve into the intricate relationship between the fall of Adam and the development of original sin in Western theology. Explore how differing interpretations in Jewish texts contrast with Pauline views, revealing a rich tapestry of thought. Unpack the participatory perspectives of Eastern Orthodoxy versus Western forensic readings. Discover how the themes of Eden and redemption echo throughout Scripture, reshaping our understanding of sin, grace, and human relationships. Challenge modern assumptions about animal death and trace the progressive narrative of sin from Eden through to later judgments.
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Paul Shaped Western Fall Doctrine
- Romans 5 and 1 Corinthians 15 made Adam's sin central to Western doctrine of the fall and original sin.
- Augustine and Reformers amplified its role to explain human guilt, death, and total depravity.
Old Testament's Low Profile On The Fall
- The Old Testament seldom foregrounds a robust doctrine of the fall beyond the garden narrative and a few ambiguous verses.
- Jewish readings and many OT texts treat the fall less centrally than later Western theology did.
Historical Forces Shaped Fall Theology
- Western and Eastern traditions diverged because of different theological priorities and historical debates like Pelagianism.
- Augustine's influence made original sin more central in Western theology than in Eastern or Jewish contexts.