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Image of God (Imago Dei)

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The image of God (imago Dei) is a key concept in Christian theological anthropology. This article examines its biblical use in Genesis and in Paul. In both cases, a crucial question is whether the image of God denotes certain aspects of human existence or signifies a reality in God in which humans participate. Further, the article presents some of the most influential interpretations of the concept in the history of theology, including mimetic, relational, and dynamic understandings. Finally, it presents selected examples of the concept’s use in contemporary interdisciplinary dialogue.

Source: DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)

Author: Peter Søes

Language: English

Topic: Karl Barth and Christian Theology

Subfield: Philosophy

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7029176109

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