According 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. This second book in a series of doctrinal studies concerns itself with theological anthropology, or the Christian doctrine of man. The theological viewpoint is that of evangelical Christianity from a Reformed or Calvinistic perspective. Suitable for seminary-level anthropology courses, yet accessible to educated laypeople. Extensive bibliography, fully indexed. ~ Publisher’s Description

Table of Contents

• • Preface  ix
  • Abbreviations  xi
  • 1. The Importance of the Doctrine of Man  1
  • 2. Man as a Created Person  5
  • 3. The Image of God: Biblical Teaching  11
  • 4. The Image of God: Historical Survey  33
  • 5. The Image of God: A Theological Summary  66
  • 6. The Question of the Self-Image  102
  • 7. The Origin of Sin  112
  • 8. The Spread of Sin  133
  • 9. The Nature of Sin  168
  • 10. The Restraint of Sin  187
  • 11. The Whole Person  203
  • 12. The Question of Freedom  227
  • Bibliography  244
  • Index of Subjects  255
  • Index of Proper Names  258
  • Index of Scriptures  261