Hamartiology: Notes on Philosophical Theology
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Hamartiology is the study of sin. It comes from the Greek word "Hamartia", which means "to miss the mark". The notes in this book are introduce the Biblical concept of sin in dialogue with Eastern and Western philosophy. Hamartiology studies the meaning and concept of Sin, Justice, Law, and Punishment and comparatively analyses them with reference to various religious philosophies.
Domenic Marbaniang
Domenic Marbaniang is Christian writer, musician, and minister.
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Hamartiology - Domenic Marbaniang
HAMARTIOLOGY
Notes on Philosophical Theology
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Table of Contents
The Meaning and Nature of Sin
The Sinfulness of Man and Judgment
1. THE MEANING AND NATURE OF SIN
Why should something be called ‘sin’?
Why should there be a punishment for sin?
Why such kind of punishment?
Sin can only be sin if it has an eternal dimension. Sin can only have an eternal dimension if there are eternal beings. Sin can be said to have an eternal dimension only if there is an eternal order that it violates so as to have eternal repercussions. In this sense, then, sin is the violation of an eternal order. ‘Where there is no law, there is