Published in 1742, this controversial work of Christian theology takes aim at two other influential books on the topic of original sin. Taylor argues that the doctrines of these other books are misguided and inconsistent with the Bible. He proposes an alternative interpretation of the doctrine of original sin, which emphasizes the freedom of the will and the importance of personal responsibility for sin. The book was widely debated in Christian circles at the time of its publication, and remains a significant work of historical theology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.