Two-age Sojourner Images of the Spirit, Part 1
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Jun 9, 2025 Dive into a fascinating exploration of 'Images of the Spirit,' where hosts wrestle with dense theological themes while layering humor into their discussions. They tackle intriguing concepts like humanity's identity as the image of God and the complexities of essence and energies in theosis. The podcast encourages listeners to engage with challenging texts, unraveling the cosmic connections between creation, the Trinity, and angelology, all while probing the roles of angels and demons in this intricate narrative.
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Theophanic Glory Defines Man's Image
- Donald Klein's book is dense and paradigm-shifting but offers deep theological insight into the image of the Spirit.
- Theophanic glory at creation reveals a dimensional heavenly realm crucial for understanding man's image of God.
Rethinking Anthropology via Theophany
- Klein challenges traditional anthropology by starting with etymology, viewing Adam with an eschatological and covenantal lens.
- The image of God is tied to a theophanic glory rather than merely human traits or dominion.
Man Images Theophanic Glory
- The image of God in man is an imaging of the theophanic glory present at creation.
- This theophony serves as the divine archetype for human creation's form and function.
