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Imago Dei: We are but dust and shadow [PDF]

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2021
This article is about the imago Dei, proceeding from an ecotheological perspective. Both the ‘image of God’ and the ‘likeness of God’ are examined based on the understanding that God is a relational God.
Annelien C. Rabie-Boshoff, Johan Buitendag   +1 more
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Are we special? A critique of imago Dei [PDF]

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2017
‘Are we special?’ In response to this question, Christian theology has traditionally sought comfort in the notion that humanity is created in the image of God. In light of modern scientificknowledge, is this self-understanding still feasible?
Wessel Bentley
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The Imago Dei

Old Testament Essays
Arguments for humans and animals existing in the imago Dei derive from a desire to harmonize Genesis 1:26–28 and alleged scientific views derived from an evolutionary system.
Roche Coleman
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Imago Dei and Soul

Kamasean
Today, it is highly controversial in Western societies, that humans are made in the image of God (“imago Dei”). This article is looking for a unique feature of man that can justify his special position. The methodological approach consists of contrasting
Andreas May
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Imago Dei and ecology: Rereading Genesis 1:26–28 from the perspective of Toba Batak in the ecological struggle in Tapanuli, Indonesia

Verbum et Ecclesia, 2022
This article departed from the ecological problems that are currently happening in Tapanuli, the area around Lake Toba, North Sumatra province, Indonesia.
Andar G. Pasaribu, Roy C.H.P. Sipahutar, Eduward H. Hutabarat   +2 more
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Die imago Dei in protologiese, Christologiese en eskatologiese perspektief

In die Skriflig, 2011
The Imago Dei in protological, Christological and eschatological perspective This article discusses the significance of the concept of the “imago Dei” for theological anthropology.
N. Vorster
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TINJAUAN KONSEP IMAGO DEI IRENAEUS DAN THOMAS DARI PERSPEKTIF YOHANES CALVIN SERTA DAMPAKNYA BAGI ZAMAN PASCA MILLENIAL

Verbum Christi, 2018
This article seeks to express the uniqueness of John Calvin's understanding of the meaning of Imago Dei as his reaction to the understanding of the theologians of Irenaeus and Medieval Scholastic Aquinas, then to explain the implications of Imago Dei ...
Tumpal Hutahaean
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Imago Dei identity as embodied in the incarnation: Kenosis as a catalyst towards identity formation

Verbum et Ecclesia, 2020
This article is a study of Philippians 2, verses 5 through 11, and reflects on Paul’s presentation of Christ in his incarnation as the identity which fully embodies the imago Dei.
Walter P. Maqoma
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Conceptualisation of missio hominum as an expression of imago Dei: From missio Dei to missio hominum

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2022
Academic data show little evidence that the concept of the missio hominum was ever explored beyond its context as developed by Nico Smith. There is little to no research that has conceptualised this phenomenon in light of imago Dei and the role it should
Jonas Thinane
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The imago Dei Weltanschauung as narrative motif within the Corinthian correspondence

Verbum et Ecclesia, 2016
This article reflects on the doctrine of humanity to explore that God created humankind in his image and likeness, and this means that all human beings have an inherent capacity to know the difference between good and bad, and between right and wrong ...
Jacobus (Kobus) Kok, Walter P. Maqoma
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