Original Sin

Hamartiology

The doctrine that humans are born with a built-in urge to do bad things and disobey God.

Key Proponents

Augustine of Hippo
Augustine of Hippo
Western Church Early Church (30-500 AD)

Augustine developed the Western understanding of original sin as inherited from Adam.

"Augustine, "On Nature and Grace""

Information

Category
Hamartiology
Proponents
1
Added to Database
5/1/2025

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