THE IMAGO DEI (GEN 1:26-27): A HISTORY OF INTERPRETATION FROM PHILO TO THE PRESENT
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Imago Dei, history of Interpretation, from Philo to the PresentAbstract
The purpose of this article is to present a history of interpretation of the image and likeness of God (Gen 1:26-27) from Philo to the present. The article presents the various interpretations given, the reasons for their interpretations and changes in the major interpretation over time.
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Accepted 2016-07-07
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