Imago Dei

The 12th Comenius Conference

edited by Ibolya Balla and Jaap Doedens

Book cover: Imago Dei

Extent: 276 pages

Publisher: Evangelische Verlagsanstalt

Subjects: Religious Studies

Series: Beihefte zur Okumenischen Rundschau

Series volume number: 141

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(June 2024)

ISBN: 9783374076024

Price: $61.00

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The papers of the 12th Comenius Conference titled Imago Dei (20-23 April 2022, Papa Reformed Theological Seminary, Hungary) discussed especially the question what it means to be human. Are we just biological beings, not substantially different from other living beings? Or are we created in the image of God, having a special value and dignity over all creatures?


The papers of the 12th Comenius Conference titled Imago Dei (20-23 April 2022, Papa Reformed Theological Seminary, Hungary) discussed especially the question what it means to be human. Are we just biological beings, not substantially different from other living beings? Or are we created in the image of God, having a special value and dignity over all creatures? The special place of humankind in creation is often recognized in the ability of (abstract) thinking, speaking, creativity. However, can rationality define humans and set them apart from other creatures? How can we communicate the rule of God, or the responsibility and accountability of humankind toward the Creator and the people of modern ages?

  • Edited by Ibolya Balla
  • Edited by Jaap Doedens