Body, Soul, and Human Life (Studies In Theological Interpretation Series)

Are humans composed of two different substances - a material body and an immaterial soul? The view that they are is common amongst Christians yet it has been undermined by developments in brain science. But is the common Christian view actually a biblical view?  
  
Recent biblical studies have gravitated away from the idea that humans are composed of a distinct body and soul and towards more monist accounts. Exploring what Scripture and?theology teach about being in the divine image, the importance of community, sin, freewill, salvation, and the afterlife, Green argues that the biblical teaching on being human is not in confl ict with the discoveries of recent science.  
  
?This is a wide-ranging discussion taking in the broad sweep of biblical theology, detailed examination of key biblical texts, theological and philosophical considerations, and the most recent work in brain science. It is sure to provoke much thought and discussion  
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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.Read less