Body, Soul, and Human Life: The Nature of Humanity in the Bible

by Joel B. Green, Craig Bartholomew (Editor), Joel Green (Editor), Christopher Seitz (Editor)

Overview

Are humans composed of a material body and an immaterial soul? This view is commonly held by Christians, yet it has been undermined by recent developments in neuroscience. Exploring what Scripture and theology teach about issues such as being in the divine image, the importance of community, sin, free will, salvation, and the afterlife, Joel Green argues that a dualistic view of the human person is inconsistent with both science and Scripture. This wide-ranging discussion is sure to provoke much thought and debate.

Bestselling books have explored the relationship between body, mind, and soul. Now Joel Green provides us with a biblical perspective on these issues.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780801035951
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	07/01/2008
Series:	Studies in Theological Interpretation
Pages:	238
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Joel B. Green (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of New Testament interpretation at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. Prior to moving to Fuller, he taught at Asbury Theological Seminary for ten years, serving as vice president of academic affairs and provost in recent years. He is the author or editor of numerous books, including Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels, Introducing the New Testament, and commentaries on Luke and 1 Peter.

Table of Contents

1. The Christian Tradition, the Natural Sciences, and the Human Person
2. What Does It Mean to Be Human?
3. Sin and Freedom
4. Being Human, Being Saved
5. The Resurrection of the Body