God's Many-Splendored Image

God's Many-Splendored ImageWhat does it mean to be a human being made in the image of God? This book makes the case that the divine image can be seen in not just one or two aspects of human identity but in all of them. The author, a specialist in early Christianity, reveals the light that leading theologians of the early church shed on contemporary discussions of what it means to be human. Each chapter explores a different facet of the divine image and likeness and maps out a

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A guide to essential aspects of Old Testament exegesis

well-documented exploration of the person of Christ that is accessible for laypersons and stimulating for academics

and a full-color printed instructor's manual

Even fallen humans compose beautiful symphonies

For those who wish to do additional research

A Model to Empower Reconciliation and Unity in Fractured Churches

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and the God we worship and serve

as the title of this book suggests

and the nature of God's love

He addresses the rationale for the sacraments and provides detailed exposition of each one