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Theological Anthropology: A Guide for the Perplexed

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Dr Marc Cortez explores the complexities of theological anthropology by addressing fundamental questions such as what it means to be human and made in the image of God, the nature of personhood, human freedom, and the concept of gender. The book guides readers through contentious debates in the field, providing clear explanations of major viewpoints and presenting thoughtful case studies to navigate these challenges, rather than offering definitive answers.
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This work is ideal for students and scholars of theology, religious studies, and philosophy, as well as anyone interested in understanding the theological basis for human nature and personhood.

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Guides the reader through challenging issues that face those attempting to deal with the subject of theological anthropology. This book addresses the complexities surrounding such questions as: What does it mean to be made in the image of God? What does it mean to be a 'person'? And, what constitutes a human person?

A guide to the most challenging issues that face anyone studying theological anthropology.

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What does it mean to be human and to be made in the image of God? What does it mean to be a 'person'? What constitutes a human person? What does it mean to affirm that humans are free beings? And, what is gender? Marc Cortez guides the reader through the most challenging issues that face anyone attempting to deal with the subject of theological anthropology.

Consequently, Theological Anthropology: A Guide for the Perplexed addresses complexities surrounding such questions. Each chapter explains why the question under consideration is important for theological anthropology and why it is also a contentious issue within the field. After this, each chapter surveys and concisely explains the main options that have been generated for resolving that particular question.

Finally, the author presents to the reader one way of working through the complexity. These closing sections are presented as case studies in how to work through the problems and arrive at a conclusion rather than as definitive answers. Nonetheless, they offer a convincing way of answering the questions raised by each chapter.

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  • Theological Anthropology: A Guide for the Perplexed
    What does it mean to be human and to be made in the image of God? What does it mean to be a 'person'? What constitutes a human person? What does it mean to affirm that humans are free beings? And, what is gender? Marc Cortez guides the reader through the most challenging issues that face anyone attempting to deal...
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Theological Anthropology: A Guide for the Perplexed is praised for its clear-headed, insightful, and gracious approach to difficult issues, laying out options and guiding readers thoughtfully without claiming to resolve all tensions. It offers an accessible and broad introduction, centred on four key themes: imago Dei, sexuality, mind and body, and free will.

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ISBN: 9780567034328

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 January 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: T.& T.Clark Ltd

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 212.0mm

Height: 138.0mm

Weight: 232g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Marc Cortez (PhD, University of St. Andrews) is Assistant Professor of Theology at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon, USA.

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