The Imago Dei (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781532604089)

The creation of humankind in the Image of God is perhaps the most foundational tenet of theological anthropology, yet it is rarely understood in the fullness of what it represents. Too often, focus is placed on the divine image as a condition. A study of the Scriptures suggests that it is better understood not as a condition, but rather as a commission of humanity to a role, specifically a priestly role. This book delves into the recognition that the Image of God is nothing less than a divine commission over all of humanity to serve as priests within the temple of creation. It examines not only the creation of humankind as a priesthood in the opening chapters of Genesis, but also the echoes of this anthropological interpretation throughout the Scriptures and the resulting ramifications for future biblical and theological studies.

Author: John T. Swann
ISBN-10: 1532604084
ISBN-13: 9781532604089
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Language: English
Published: 07/07/2017
Pages: 210
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d