{"product_id":"the-ideas-of-the-fall-norman-powell-williams-9781025727783","title":"The Ideas of the Fall and of Original Sin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The Ideas of the Fall and of Original Sin\"\u003c\/b\u003e is an exhaustive theological and historical examination of two of the most significant and debated doctrines in Christian thought. Norman Powell Williams provides a scholarly investigation into the origins, development, and maturation of the concepts of human fallibility and inherited sin. The work traces these ideas from their roots in Jewish literature and the Old Testament through the formative years of the early Church, the influential writings of St. Augustine, and into the modern theological landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilliams meticulously analyzes how these doctrines have shaped Western moral philosophy and ecclesiastical tradition. By evaluating the philosophical underpinnings and the scriptural interpretations that led to the formalization of the dogma of original sin, the author offers a critical perspective on how the Church has understood human nature and the necessity for redemption. This volume remains an essential resource for students of historical theology, biblical scholars, and anyone interested in the evolution of Christian dogma. It provides a bridge between ancient scriptural narrative and sophisticated systematic theology, offering profound insights into the intellectual history of the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Norman Powell Williams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1025727789\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781025727783\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 616\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.31d","brand":"Norman Powell Williams","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48801375944959,"sku":"9781025727783","price":41.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-ideas-of-the-fall-norman-powell-williams-9781025727783","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}