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.