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The Image of God, Personhood and the Embryo - by Calum Mackellar (Paperback)

The Image of God, Personhood and the Embryo - by  Calum Mackellar (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This book examines the most important aspects in which the image of God and the related Christian notion of personhood can be used in the context of theological arguments relating to the moral status of the human embryo. The author combines a thorough knowledge of the science of embryology with a broad knowledge of the theological implications.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Why are human embryos so important to many Christians? What does theology say concerning the moral status of these embryos? Answers to these questions can only be obtained by considering the manner in which Christian theology understands the great theme of the image of God. <p/>This book examines the most important aspects in which this image, and the related Christian notion of personhood, can be used in the context of theological arguments relating to the moral status of the human embryo. Thoughtful in approach and ecumenical in perspective, the author combines a thorough knowledge of the science of embryology with a broad knowledge of the theological implications. <br><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>It is clearly written, inclusive and well-documented. This is a book which covers much ground.--Sam Berry "The Reader, Winter 2017"<br><br>Calum MacKellar has produced an erudite and engaging volume exploring how the image of God is reflected in the human embryo. Carefully argued it is essential reading for Christian students and scholars and students with an interest in bioethics.<br>--Agneta Sutton<br>

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