Deutero-Isaiah, J and P: Who is in the Image and Likeness of God? Implications for אדם and Theologies of Creation

Abstract

This article aims to bring together the discussions surroun-55 and Genesis 1,26. The article demonstrates that Deutero-Isaiah's view of humanity is incompatible with that of the P narrative, rendering attempts to cite it in support of Genesis 1 ineffective. It argues that the application of the terms in Genesis 1,26 to Seth alone of Adam's sons in Genesis 5, suggests a program of election, or selection, necessary to counter the theological difficulties raised by potentially stating that Israel's enemies were also made in the image of God. The theological implications for understanding humanity's position in the cosmos are evident. The inclusiveness with which theologians have tended to read Gen 1,26-27 (as applicable to all humanity) is called into question.

Human Value in the Disruption Era: Analysis of the Paulo Freire Education Philosophy and Genesis 1:26,27

“…Verb bārā' appeared throughout 49 times in the Old Testament, with the subject God [24]. The word bārā 'in the context of creating does not simply support the doctrine of nonbeing, but what is intended to be emphasized is the novelty of God's action and that only the Almighty can produce such novelty [25].God's action in creating this is truly unique without comparison [26]. Humans were created in God's creative power [27].…”