Publisher's Synopsis
This chapter defines the philosophical terms to be used and
explains the book's reliance on the Christian Scriptures. It then sets out
the book's thesis, that God intends that sin occur. The chapter marshals at
some length examples of thinkers arguing against the book's thesis, and
examples in favour of it. It is suggested that the predominant view in the
past has been against the book's thesis, not only in Roman-Catholic
thought but also in Protestant thought, even in the Reformed tradition.
The chapter admits that the book argues against the majority opinion, but
the minority in favour of the view is not insignificant.
