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Created in God's Image
Hoekema discusses the implications of the assertion that humankind was created in the image of God, 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. Suitable for seminary-level anthropology courses, yet accesible to educated laypeople.
Paperback, 264 pages
Published
July 1st 1994
by Paternoster Press
(first published March 1st 1986)
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Hoekema, though firmly established in the reformed tradition, provides a framework for understanding biblical anthropology that neither parrots what has previously been written regarding the subject nor strays out of the bounds of biblical orthodoxy for the sake of novelty. Rather, he gives a very refreshing and compelling take on what the scriptures teach about the doctrine of man, appealing to the standard works of the past (Calvin, Bavinck, Berkhof, Berkouwer, etc.) yet by no means bound to t...more
Aside from Hoekema's apparent belief that the universe is millions of years old, and apart from his apparent acceptance of psychologists and psychiatrists when counseling individuals, this is an excellent book! Those two issues that I disagree with are briefly mentioned as side notes. Everything else, I believe, is right on.
What is it to be made in the image of God? The seminal work from Hoekema answers that question by exploring what the Bible says about our God-given human nature, designed to reflect His likeness. Hoekema is especially helpful when he reveals that the best way to define God’s image is not to compare ourselves with, say, animals but with Christ, the exact representation of God’s nature. Dated in places, lengthy in others, but altogether worthwhile.
We are a psycho-somatic unity, where body and soul can be distinguished but not separated. Death is the unnatural and temporary separation of them that will be remedied by the resurrection, which finally restores us in the image of God. Well written systematic theology.
Excellent book exploring nearly every subject on the doctrine of man. I would go to this first on the subject, read it for my seminary class.
An excellent theological treatment of the image of God in mankind. Chapter 5 alone is worth the price of the book. His treatment of sin is thoughtful and helpful. I picked this book up to help me with a sermon I was preparing and I ended up reading the whole thing.
Very good look on what it means to be created in the image of God. and how sin affects that image.
This is a very well written book on what it means to be created in God's image. It is very theological, so be aware that it is a bit tough to read.
Doctrine of Man taught from a Reformed theology. Very readible and well written. Suggest it for those wanting to study theology.
Excellent teaching on the subject.
May 04, 2013
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Anthony A. Hoekema (1913-1988) was a Christian theologian of the Dutch Reformed tradition who served as professor of Systematic theology at Calvin Theological Seminary for twenty-one years.
Hoekema was born in the Netherlands but immigrated to the United States in 1923. He attended Calvin College (A.B.), the University of Michigan (M.A.), Calvin Theological Seminary (Th.B.) and Princeton Theologica...more
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Hoekema was born in the Netherlands but immigrated to the United States in 1923. He attended Calvin College (A.B.), the University of Michigan (M.A.), Calvin Theological Seminary (Th.B.) and Princeton Theologica...more
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