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This Book Provides A Comprehensive Examination Of The Pelagian Controversy, A Foundational Theological Debate In Early Fifth-century Christianity Concerning Original Sin, Grace, Free Will, And Predestination. It Traces The Conflict Between Augustine Of Hippo And Proponents Like Pelagius, Contextualizing Its Impact On Western And Eastern Christianity, Subsequent Theological Disputes, And Modern Scholarship. It Documents That The Term Itself, Pelagianism, Has Proven Remarkably Malleable As Christians Throughout History Have Sought To Distance Themselves From It Even If, Nevertheless, They Have Found Uncomfortable The Ideas Of Those Held By Its Perceived Opponents. The Volume's Multi-disciplinary Approach-spanning History, Theology, Exegesis, Rhetoric, And Reception-makes It A Valuable Resource For Scholars And Students Alike, Offering A Balanced And Updated Perspective On One Of Christianity's Most Significant Doctrinal Debates-- Provided By Publisher.