John F. Kilner holds the endowed Forman Chair of Christian Ethics and Theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and serves as the Director of Bioethics Degree Programs at Trinity International University, Deerfield, Illinois.
Christine D. Pohl
-- Asbury Theological Seminary
“John Kilner’s comprehensive and engaging work brings fresh insight
to a central but often misunderstood and misused concept. His
careful biblical, theological, and moral reflection on being in the
image of God is exceptional -- a major contribution to the
discussion.”
Dennis P. Hollinger
-- Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
“This masterful treatment of the image of God is not abstract
theology removed from everyday reality; rather, as Kilner shows,
what’s at stake is human dignity in every sphere of life. A clear
and cogently argued work that will become the major source for
future explorations of the topic.”
Sondra Wheeler
-- Wesley Theological Seminary
“In this richly documented text John Kilner makes a case for the
theological centrality and historical impact of the idea that
humans are made in the image of God — for good but also for ill. .
. . All readers will be enriched by Kilner’s thoughtful argument
and challenged by his exploration of the potency of an idea.”
Scott B. Rae
-- Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
“The most exhaustive study of the image of God of which I am aware.
. . . I especially appreciate Kilner’s Christological emphasis. . .
. This will become the new standard reference work on the subject,
particularly given its rich documentation throughout.”
Brent Waters
-- Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
“A masterful book on the important biblical concept of the imago
Dei, which has too often received cursory treatment. The breadth
and depth of Kilner’s scholarship are impressive, and his carefully
crafted work is simultaneously astute and engaging. . . . Students
and theologians will be consulting his Dignity and Destiny for
years to come.”
Erin Dufault-Hunter
-- Fuller Theological Seminary
“Kilner carefully demonstrates how theological convictions about
the image of God matter profoundly for Christian life and witness.
. . . Convincingly shows how poorly conceived or sloppy exegesis
not only hampers an individual’s love for God and others but also
creates an ethos that reinforces broad injustices ranging from
racism to disregard for those with disabilities.”
Daniel R. Heimbach
-- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
“A well-analyzed, nicely written study of the single most important
truth undergirding respect for human life. . . . Our society,
including the church, has a spotty record dealing with moral
challenges -- racism, poverty, gender roles, abortion -- which are
skewed by distorted views of what it means for us to bear the image
of God. Kilner’s book gives a soundly biblical understanding that
can address these shortcomings.”
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