Original sin explained? : revelations from human genetic science / Charles E. Warren.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Warren, Charles E.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sin, Original.

Physical Description:

xii, 169 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : University Press of America, 2002.

Contents:

1. Historic Perspectives Regarding Original Sin 9

Historic Perspectives 10

Patristic Period (A. D. 100-451) 10

Council of Carthage A. D. 418 12

Augustine (354-430) 13

Medieval and Renaissance Period (A. D. 500-1500) 18

Anselm of Canterbury (c. 1033-1109) 19

Thomas Aquinas (c. 1225-1274) 21

Reformation and Post-Reformation Period (1500-1750) 24

The Lutheran Reformation 25

The Counter-Reformation 28

Modern Period 32

First Vatican Council (1869-1870) 33

Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) 33

2. Molecular Genetics 45

Theological Relevance 45

Overview of Human Genetic Science 46

Human Genetic Complexity 49

Human Biological Condition for the Possibility of Immortality 52

Inherent Natural Biological Switch Mechanisms 59

3. Phylogenetics 71

Theological Relevance 72

Key Concepts of Phylogeny 73

Human Biological Solardarity 77

Mitochondrial Gene Studies 78

Nuclear Gene Studies 83

Multiregional Hypothesis 89

Human: A Unique Species 92

4. Behavioral Genetics 103

Theological Relevance 105

Behavioral Genetics 106

Methodological Concepts 107

Single Gene Behavioral Traits 108

Chromosomal Behavioral Traits 109

Multifactorial Behavioral Traits 110

Environment 116

5. Possible Implications of Genetic Science for the Augustinian Doctrine of Original Sin 123

Biological Assertions of the Church 125

Theoretical Science 126

Hard Science 128

Theological Synthesis 130.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [141]-159) and index.

ISBN:

0761823115

OCLC:

49648975