The Origin of the Soul: A Comprehensive Analysis
Channel: Layman Bible Lounge
Date: 2024-03-03

Join us for a deep dive into the theological debate surrounding the origin of the human soul and its relationship to the doctrine of original sin. In this enlightening video, we explore the competing theories of Traducianism and Soul Creationism, considering the arguments put forth by notable theologians like WGT Shedd and Augustine. Through careful examination and critical analysis, we aim to shed light on the complexities of this issue and its implications for our understanding of Adam's sin and its consequences. 

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction 
2:12 The Three Primary Perspectives
3:53 Traducianism: A Doctrine Closely Connected with Original Sin 
9:26 Augustine's Struggle with the Soul's Origin
15:53 WGT Shedd: A 19th Century Augustinian 
20:08 Original Sin Prooftexts That Lean on Traducianism
25:17 The Elephant in the Room: Romans 5 verse 12 
29:54 The A Priori Argument and Traducianism 
32:54 The Origin of the Soul in Genesis 
48:13 According to the Flesh 
58:12 God: The Creator and Giver of Life 
1:04:06 The Creation of Life in the Psalms 
1:06:06 The Creation of Life in Job 
1:07:19 The Traducian Argument from Blood 
1:17:46 "In Adam" and the Traducian Argument
1:23:19 The Traducian Argument in the Gospel of John 
1:34:49 "Out of his Loins" and the Traducian Argument
1:43:56 A Christology Argument Against Traducianism 
1:50:00 Conclusion 


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