Sin

Peters boldly revisits the dark side of human nature and the perennial categories of sin that have been glossed over by our pluralistic culture. Using numerous illustrations from everyday life as well as the social sciences, Peters examines the kinds of evil - both personal and societal - that we all confront on a daily basis. Writing with the goal to both educate and inspire, Peters offers serious theological reflection on sin in a popular style, provides an up-to-date examination of Satanism, and introduces a provocative new theory about how sin works in daily life. An illuminating guide for the educated reader, regardless of field or walk of life, this compelling book forces everyone to ask the question ÒAm I a sinner?Ó while it simultaneously provides the gentle and much-need reminder that God's grace is available to all who answer in the affirmative.

Ted Peters is professor of systematic theology at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary and the Graduate Theological Union.