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Despite its declining popularity among Christians, the staunch belief that we are all innately sinful retains a firm grip on Western consciousness and culture – even in the writings of avowed atheists such as Marx, Freud and Richard Dawkins.

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Ambitious, thought-provoking … an easy read on an ignored but central and timely topic. * The Tablet *
Born Bad is one of the best books on the history of the evolution of Christianity and its ideology. It is beautifully written and very well argued. This book is a necessary read for all those who are interested in Christianity, its evolution, and its history. * Washington Book Review *
Boyce leads us into new understandings of some of the central figures in Western culture... This is an exceptional, highly recommended work, innovative and creative in surprising ways. * Publisher's Weekly *
A brilliant and exhilarating work of popular scholarship. * The Washington Post *

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      Publisher: SPCK Publishing
      Publication Date: 21/04/2016
      ISBN13: 9780281076024, 978-0281076024
      ISBN10: 0281076022

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Despite its declining popularity among Christians, the staunch belief that we are all innately sinful retains a firm grip on Western consciousness and culture – even in the writings of avowed atheists such as Marx, Freud and Richard Dawkins.

      Trade Review
      Ambitious, thought-provoking … an easy read on an ignored but central and timely topic. * The Tablet *
      Born Bad is one of the best books on the history of the evolution of Christianity and its ideology. It is beautifully written and very well argued. This book is a necessary read for all those who are interested in Christianity, its evolution, and its history. * Washington Book Review *
      Boyce leads us into new understandings of some of the central figures in Western culture... This is an exceptional, highly recommended work, innovative and creative in surprising ways. * Publisher's Weekly *
      A brilliant and exhilarating work of popular scholarship. * The Washington Post *

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