Sin
Anderson, Gary A.
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Sin
Published
2009
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pages
253
ISBN-13
9780300149890
ISBN-10
0300149891
Description
What is sin? Is it simply wrongdoing? Why do its effects linger over time? In this sensitive, imaginative, and original work, Gary Anderson shows how changing conceptions of sin and forgiveness lay at the very heart of the biblical tradition. Spanning nearly two thousand years, the book brilliantly demonstrates how sin, once conceived of as a physical burden, becomes, over time, eclipsed by economic metaphors. Transformed from a weight that an individual carried, sin becomes a debt that must be repaid in order to be redeemed in God's eyes. Anderson shows how this ancient Jewish revolution in thought shaped the way the Christian church understood the death and resurrection of Jesus and eventually led to the development of various penitential disciplines, deeds of charity, and even papal indulgences. In so doing it reveals how these changing notions of sin provided a spur for the Protestant Reformation. Broad in scope while still exceptionally attentive to detail, this ambitious and profound book unveils one of the most seismic shifts that occurred in religious belief and practice, deepening our understanding of one of the most fundamental aspects of human experience."- Jacket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Sin?
This edition of Sin has approximately 253 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Sin?
For most readers, Sin typically takes between 5h 16m and 3h 31m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 63,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 13m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 63,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Sin?
The estimated word count for Sin is approximately 63,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Sin?
Sin was written by Anderson, Gary A..
When was Sin published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.