Between Fire and Water: The Evil Inclination and Free Will in Ben Sira

Understanding Sin and Evil

English - May 19, 2017 06:11 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 51 ratings
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In this episode we discuss Ben Sira, and how his approach to the evil inclination is a predecessor of a prominent modern understanding of the “problem” of sin. What does it mean to believe in a God who created humans and hates sin, while acknowledging that people still “like” to sin? …

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In this episode we discuss Ben Sira, and how his approach to the evil inclination is a predecessor of a prominent modern understanding of the “problem” of sin.

What does it mean to believe in a God who created humans and hates sin, while acknowledging that people still “like” to sin? Ben Sira presents a solution that still resonates with many today.

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