Created in God's Imageccording 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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Contents
The Importance of the Doctrine of Man | 1 |
Man as a Created Person | 5 |
Biblical Teaching | 11 |
Historical Survey | 33 |
A Theological Summary | 66 |
The Question of the SelfImage | 102 |
The Origin of Sin | 112 |
The Spread of Sin | 133 |
The Restraint of Sin | 187 |
The Whole Person | 203 |
The Question of Freedom | 227 |
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The Nature of Sin | 168 |
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