Divine Image

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Divine Image has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Glen Scrivener (Speak Life) (May 2026). Dan McClellan recommended it: Jesus as a walking talking breathing speaking divine image ... I've developed an entire framework for how divine images were renegotiated.

The "image of God" was originally a concept in Ancient Near Eastern thought, often applied to cult images, kings, and images representing kings. It was applied to all of humanity in the Hebrew Bible, becoming an important concept and theological doctrine in Judaism and Christianity. It is a foundational aspect of those religions' beliefs with regard to the fundamental understanding of human nature. It stems from the primary text in Genesis 1:27, which reads : "So God created man in his own image