Mankind

Who truly understands what it means to be human?

The Greeks envisioned an ideal humanity. Their ethereal sculptures reflect a transcendent, spiritual model. But today, many consider human beings to be nothing more than machines. The biblical paradigm differs from these others.

To be human means to be made in the image of God. Guided by this truth, Ranald Macaulay and Jerram Barrs analyze the nature of spiritual experience. When we seek genuine spirituality that turns us away from sin, it brings us closer to what God intended us to be. When we are truly spiritual, we are fully human.

The authors begin by emphasizing the centrality of Christ. They then make a distinction between personality and its sinful condition, urge us to apply our minds to spiritual matters, and shed light on the many ways God guides Christians. Their chapter dedicated to the family discusses the thorny issue of authority. In summary, this book presents an integrated model for what an authentic human being is.