Created in God's Image
- ISBN-10
- 0802808506
- ISBN-13
- 9780802808509
- Series
- Created in God's Image
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 275
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1994-09-06
- Publisher
- Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
- Author
- Anthony A. Hoekema
Description
ccording to Scripture, humankind was created in the image of God. Hoekema discusses the implications of this theme, devoting several chapters to the biblical teaching on God's image, the teaching of philosophers and theologians through the ages, and his own theological analysis. Suitable for seminary-level anthropology courses, yet accessible to educated laypeople. Extensive bibliography, fully indexed.
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