Humans as the Image of God: Delivering Us from Ancient Tribalism and Modern Isolationism

By Mr Jerry Thomas

The Bible is not man's theology but God's anthropology, dealing with man and what He asks of him," wrote Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel in his book, Man Is Not Alone. This book, Humans as the Image of God: Delivering Us from Ancient Tribalism and Modern Isolationism , reveals that the Bible is not merely God's theology--it is His doctrine of humanity, a transformative vision for people from all walks of life. Humans as the Image of God argues that the biblical doctrine of humanity-- humanology--rescued the ancient world from the shackles of tribalism, where individuals were stripped of personal identity and reduced to mere extensions of their tribe or social group. Rooted in theology, this biblical humanology laid the groundwork for human flourishing over centuries, introducing revolutionary ideas of human dignity and freedom, monogamous family, covenantal communities and a limited state. Yet, during the European Enlightenment, this sacred vision was fractured. Theology and humanology were torn apart, and the biblical doctrine of humanity was replaced by an Enlightenment ideal of human--with devastating consequences. In this book Chapters 1 and 2 trace the historical rise of the biblical humanology revolution and expose the catastrophic fallout of its Enlightenment replacement. Chapter 3 demonstrates how anthropology, biology, economics, psychology, and history affirm the biblical doctrine of humanity, underscoring the vital role of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Chapter 4 explores how the monogamous family, anchored in biblical humanology, fosters cultural blessings and human thriving. Chapter 5 unveils the Bible's unique vision of society--the covenantal community--now nearly lost, yet essential for Christianity to reclaim its world-shaping influence. Chapter 6 warns of the consequences of abandoning these communities: the unchecked rise of state power and the slide into servitude. Chapter 7 offers hope through redemption, showing how we are redeemed to redeem the world--and providing the building blocks to begin. This book invites you to rediscover the Bible's transformative vision for humanity--and why it matters to you today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5P3HM22
• ISBN13: 9798280254213
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 120 Pages
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.3" x 5.3"