{"product_id":"being-gods-image-why-creation-still-matters-9781514000205","title":"Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e What does it mean to be human?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis timeless question proves critical as we seek to understand our purpose, identity, and significance. Amidst the many voices clamoring to shape our understanding of humanity, the Bible reveals important truths related to our human identity and vocation that are critical to the flourishing of all of creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarmen Joy Imes seeks to recover the theologically rich message of the creation narratives starting in the book of Genesis as they illuminate what it means to be human. Every human being is created as God's image. Imago Dei is our human identity, and God appointed humans to rule on God's behalf. \u003ci\u003eBeing God's Image\u003c\/i\u003e explores the implications of this kinship relationship with God and considers what it means for our work, our gender relations, our care for creation, and our eternal destiny. The Bible invites us into a dramatically different quality of life: a beloved community in which we can know God and one another as we are truly known.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBeing God's Image\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImes's clear, insightful exploration of our deepest questions: what it means to be human, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA discussion guide for personal reflection or group study, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional links to related video material through the BibleProject.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarmen Joy Imes (PhD, Wheaton College) is associate professor of Old Testament at Biola University. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eBearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePraying the Psalms with Augustine and Friends\u003c\/i\u003e. Carmen loves helping Christians discover God's grace in the Old Testament by writing, speaking, and creating videos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"IVP Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50615482614034,"sku":"9781514000205","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_bac4dc30-285a-46c4-8a3c-6cd21676cab4.jpg?v=1732490245","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/being-gods-image-why-creation-still-matters-9781514000205","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}