The Origin of Sin

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Greece and Rome, Early Judaism and Christianity

By David Konstan

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In The Origin of Sin by David Konstan, the narrative explores the historical and theological evolution of the concept of sin within ancient societies. It delves into how this idea shaped moral philosophies and religious doctrines over time, examining varying perspectives from different cultures and their underlying influences. Through meticulous research, Konstan offers insights into the cultural and moral landscape, tracing the roots and development of sin as a pivotal human concept.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the historical and philosophical exploration of how early Christians interpreted the concept of sin and morality. It delves into ancient texts and theological discussions, making it intriguing for those interested in the religious and cultural shifts of past civilisations.

The Origin of Sin

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Where did the idea of sin arise from? In this meticulously argued book, The Origin of Sin, David Konstan takes a close look at classical Greek and Roman texts, as well as the Bible and early Judaic and Christian writings. He argues that the fundamental idea of "sin" arose in the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, although this original meaning was obscured in later Jewish and Christian interpretations.

Through close philological examination of the words for "sin," in particular the Hebrew hata' and the Greek hamartia, he traces their uses over the centuries in four chapters. Konstan concludes that the common modern definition of sin as a violation of divine law indeed has antecedents in classical Greco-Roman conceptions, but acquired a wholly different sense in the Hebrew Bible and New Testament.

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The Origin of Sin by David Konstan is praised as essential reading for those interested in Judaism and ancient Christianity, providing valuable insights into the history of religions. This scholarly work offers a deep exploration of the concept of sin and its development in religious contexts.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350278585

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 February 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 481g

Pages: 216

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Ancient & Classical History David Konstan History & Military Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Religion & Spirituality

About the Author

David Konstan is Professor of Classics at New York University, USA. Among his books are Friendship in the Classical World (1997), Pity Transformed (2001), The Emotions of the Ancient Greeks (2006), Before Forgiveness: The Origins of a Moral Idea (2010) and In the Orbit of Love: Affection in Ancient Greece and Rome (2018). He is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and an Honorary Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities.