Clones of God: Genesis 1:26–28 and the Image of God in the Hebrew Bible

The claim of the Priestly writers that the Creator made human beings in the divine image is both audacious and ambiguous. Assuming that among other things “image” means that human beings are able to enter into relationship with God and God's creatures, the concept is also empowering. It suggest...

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Published in:Interpretation (Richmond) 2005-10, Vol.59 (4), p.341-356
Main Author: Towner, W. Sibley
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Exegesis & hermeneutics
God
Image of God
Images of God
Old Testament
Theology
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Summary:The claim of the Priestly writers that the Creator made human beings in the divine image is both audacious and ambiguous. Assuming that among other things “image” means that human beings are able to enter into relationship with God and God's creatures, the concept is also empowering. It suggests that the Old Testament view of human nature is far more positive than our dour stress on human sinfulness has led us to imagine.
ISSN:0020-9643
2159-340X
DOI:10.1177/002096430505900402