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| − | '''Incurvatus in se''' is | + | '''''Incurvatus in se''''' is Latin for "curved inward on oneself." The concept was developed by [[Saint Augustine]] of Hippo and expanded by [[Martin Luther]].<ref>[http://libweb.ptsem.edu/collections/barth/reviews/gravityofsin.aspx?menu=296&subText=468&disclaimer=668 The Gravity of Sin: Augustine, Luther, and Barth on Homo Incurvatus in Se] book review by Jason T. Ingalls (July 23, 2008) Princeton Seminary Library, retrieved September 9, 2011</ref> It refers to the mindset of focusing on oneself rather than focusing outwardly on [[God]] and the church community. People who are ''incurvatus in se'' consequently have no hesitation to [[sin]]. |
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Latest revision as of 03:17, September 10, 2011
Incurvatus in se is Latin for "curved inward on oneself." The concept was developed by Saint Augustine of Hippo and expanded by Martin Luther.[1] It refers to the mindset of focusing on oneself rather than focusing outwardly on God and the church community. People who are incurvatus in se consequently have no hesitation to sin.
References
- ↑ The Gravity of Sin: Augustine, Luther, and Barth on Homo Incurvatus in Se book review by Jason T. Ingalls (July 23, 2008) Princeton Seminary Library, retrieved September 9, 2011