Introduction 1. Augustine's inward turn: An ambiguous beginning Love makes the city The goodness of the garden Participation and relationality Civic foundations What happened? The beginning of sin Falsehood Pride Isolation Falling into slavery The call to humility Augustine's ambiguous inwardness in The Trinity A conclusion 2. Luther's radical and religious invurvature Setting the task Simus iustus et peccator Fuel to the fire: The persistence of the fomes Copernicux Redux The logic of person and works Totus homo? The postures of death and spirit Incurvatus in se as ignorance: The critique of natural understanding Using, enjoying: Incurvatus in se as egoism Homo religiosus as Homo incurvatus in se The violation of vocation: Transgressing the limits of calling Conclusion: Augustine versus Luther? 3. (How) Do women sin? Daphne Hampson and the Feminist critique of Luther Introduction Hampson's critique of Luther on sin, incurvatus in se and the self Hampson's alternative Transition: Key questions Problems with a gendered approach to sin Hampson's account of sin per se and the controlling factor of continuity On the explanatory sufficiency of incurvatus in se 4. Broadening the range of the metaphor: Barth's threefold description of sin Introduction A brief apology for paradigms Sin Christologically defined Humanity through a Christological lens: A closer look Sin as pride Sin as falsehood Sin as sloth Hampson and Barth: A tale of two sloths Conclusion Coda Select Bibliography
This book looks at the influential metaphor of sinful humanity as 'homo incurvatus in se' (humanity curved in on itself), from its origins in Augustine to Luther, Barth and the Feminist theology.
Matt Jenson is a systematic theologian in the Torrey Honors Institute at Biola University, La Mirada, CA. He is the author of The Gravity of Sin: Augustine, Luther and Barth on 'homo incurvatus in se' (T&T Clark, 2007).
'Jenson offers a lively and learned analysis of the theme of sin as
introversion and loss of relation; he has a good eye for the place
of Christian teaching about sin in the corpus of Christian
doctrine, a wide knowledge of modern theology, and a sure touch in
exposition and critique. This is an intelligent piece of
constructive theology, and it deserves many readers.' John
Webster, Professor of Systematic Theology, King's College,
University of Aberdeen
*John Webster, Professor of Systematic Theology, King's College,
University of Aberdeen*
'A quite exceptional book, beautifully written, with lucidity
and considerable eloquence. I can imagine it being read by
professors as well as bright undergraduates, and to the
considerable benefit of both. Jenson is advancing an impressive and
compelling line on the doctrine of sin that made me re-think many
of the classic debates.' Professor Jeremy Begbie, Ridley Hall,
Cambridge and University of St Andrews
*Professor Jeremy Begbie, Ridley Hall, Cambridge and University of
St Andrews*
"A very rare combination of academic rigour with real clarity and
absence of obfuscation by insight. It is likely to be the first of
many publications by a scholar with a very bright future."
*Alistair McFadyen, Head of Dept of Theology, Leeds University*
'Here is a superb study of one of the most crucial yet contested
concepts in Christian anthropology--'homo incurvatus in se.' Jenson
traces the development of this idea through Augustine, Luther, and
Barth and also brings it into fruitful dialogue with recent
feminist concerns. A great example of dogmatic retrieval in the
service of theological renewal.' Timothy George, Dean of
Beeson Divinity School of Samford University, and an executive
editor of Christianity Today
*Timothy George, Dean of Beeson Divinity School of Samford
University, and an executive editor of Christianity Today*
"The Gravity of Sin is a stimulating and lucid account of Christian
talk about sin, and it's a welcome contribution to the contemporary
retrieval of this doctrinal theme."
*Ben Myers, Faith and Theology (faith-theology.blogspot.com)*
"This is a fascinating and instructive study. The book is
straightforward and clear in structure and prose...and Jenson
wields a respectable command of the texts in question. Yet even if
one were to differ regarding some aspect of his interpretations of
Augustine, Luther, or Barth, the book's overall argument -
regarding the merit of incurvature as an image of sin - is highly
compelling." Brian Gregor, Heythrop Journal
*Brian Gregor, Heythrop Journal *
"This is an extremely well-written books that covers some important
ground. a good work of theology with a solid historical
underpinning, clear analysis and contemporary relevance. It
deserves to be read" Theolgical Book Review Vol.19 No.2 2007
*Kennetth G C Newport*
"This is an original and important book, which ought to be read by
all theologians interested in theological anthropology in general,
and the doctrine of sin in particular. Jenson writes clearly,
carefully and with an eye to the detail of the positions he
expounds and seeks to engage." Journal of Reformed Theology 3,
2009
"Jenson's book assists us in having a broader understanding of sin,
capable of guiding us to a fuller understanding of freedom from the
bondage of sin in the person and work of Jesus Christ." -Adam J.
Johnson, Themelios
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