Title
Original Sin in the Smalcald Articles With an Excursus on the Coat of Skins as an Image of Original
Date of Award
5-21-1999
Document Type
Seminar Paper
Degree Name
Master of Sacred Theology (STM)
Department
Systematic Theology
Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)
Romans 5:12-19; Psalm 51:5; Job 14:4, 5; John 3:5; Ephesians 2:3; John 6:53; 1 Corinthians 15:22; Galatians 3:27; Genesis 3:21;
Abstract
In order to understand better how Luther understood original sin in the Smalcald Articles," this paper will compare SA with two other Luther writings, one contemporary with its composition and one from his earlier writings. Since Luther adopted the term "original sin," it will be useful to briefly examine the events that led to the coinage of the term by Augustine in addition to examining a few patristic sources in order to see how the idea of "original sin" was expressed formerly. Finally, Luther's confession of original sin in SA will be addressed to current issues such as the decay of original sin and the reemergence of Pelagianism.
Recommended Citation
Collver, Albert III, "Original Sin in the Smalcald Articles With an Excursus on the Coat of Skins as an Image of Original" (1999). Master of Sacred Theology Seminar Papers. 24.
https://scholar.csl.edu/stmsp/24
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