A rationale of the literal doctrine of original sin [electronic resource] : or a vindication of God's permitting the fall of Adam, and the subsequent corruption of our human nature. Leading to a brief View and Defence of the Grand Scheme of Redemption, Placed in a New Light; And built on a Rational Exposition of the Principal Parables, And many other important Passages of Scripture, that have been hitherto much misunderstood. Occasioned at first, by some of Dr. Middleton's writings. By James Bate, M. A. Rector of Deptford, Formerly Fellow of St. John's, And Fellow Elect of Corpus Christi, Colleges in Cambridge.