An essay towards a rationale of the literal doctrine of original sin Or, A vindication of God's wisdom, goodness, and justice, in permitting the fall of Adam, and the subsequent corruption of our human nature. Occasioned chiefly by some of Dr. Middleton's writings. By James Bate, M.A. rector of St. Paul's, Deptford. formerly fellow of St. John's, Cambridge; and chaplain to Mr. Walpole, His Majesty's ambassador at Paris - Bate, James 1703-1775 (Printed by H. Kent, for the author; and sold by W. Owen, at Temple Bar, 1752)
English Short Title Catalog, T56223
Half-title: 'An essay on original sin'
Reproduction of original from British Library
This was enlarged in 1766 as 'A rationale of the literal doctrine of original sin'