"Few biblical interpreters have delved as deeply into the science of the human brain as Joel Green. Here he draws upon that learning in conversation with Scripture to put forth a fresh picture of human existence, one that makes sense from both perspectives. He does not shy away from hard questions, especially those about life and death, body and soul."--__Patrick D. Miller__, Princeton Theological Seminary  
  
"If you think nothing new ever happens in theology or biblical studies, you need to read this book, an essay in 'neuro-hermeneutics.' Green shows not only that a physicalist (as opposed to a dualist) anthropology is consistent with biblical teaching but also that contemporary neuroscience sheds light on significant hermeneutical and theological questions."--__Nancey Murphy__, Fuller Theological Seminary  
  
"Joel Green serves as the vanguard of interdisciplinary research on this topic. No one combines the requisite background in theology, biblical studies, and the natural sciences as adeptly as Green, and with the critical thinking needed to move along the interstices of these disciplines. Indeed, he succeeds at closing the gaps between these disciplines. This 'progress report' is another timely and welcome contribution from Professor Green."--__Bill T. Arnold__, Asbury Theological Seminary  
  
"In this outstanding work, the author provides a scholarly and thoroughly biblical analysis of human personhood in dialogue with the neurosciences. This book is likely to provide the definitive overview of this topic for many years to come."--__Denis R. Alexander__, director, The Faraday Institute, St. Edmund's College  
  
"Some are students of the Bible. Others are students of neuroscience. Joel Green is both and more. In Body, Soul, and Human Life, he helps us listen more attentively both to the Bible and to the unfolding music of the neurosciences. What you hear may surprise you. Far from telling different and irreconcilable stories about human nature, Joel Green helps us to see that these two sources--the Bible and the neurosciences--actually tell mutually enriching and complementary stories about what it means to be fully human and fully alive. I heartily recommend it!"--__Kevin Corcoran__, Calvin College

__Joel B. Green__ (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of New Testament interpretation at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. Prior to moving to Fuller, he taught at Asbury Theological Seminary for ten years, serving as vice president of academic affairs and provost in recent years. He is the author or editor of numerous books, including Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels, Introducing the New Testament, and commentaries on Luke and 1 Peter.

Are humans composed of a material body and an immaterial soul? This view is commonly held by Christians, yet it has been undermined by recent developments in neuroscience. Exploring what Scripture and theology teach about issues such as being in the divine image, the importance of community, sin, free will, salvation, and the afterlife, Joel Green argues that a dualistic view of the human person is inconsistent with both science and Scripture. This wide-ranging discussion is sure to provoke much thought and debate.  
  
Bestselling books have explored the relationship between body, mind, and soul. Now Joel Green provides us with a biblical perspective on these issues.

New Testament scholar and theologian Joel Green argues that a dualistic view of the human person is inconsistent with both science and Scripture.

1\. The Christian Tradition, the Natural Sciences, and the Human Person  
2\. What Does It Mean to Be Human?  
3\. Sin and Freedom  
4\. Being Human, Being Saved  
5\. The Resurrection of the Body

Green, Joel B.

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Endorsement

Dedication

Series Preface

Abbreviations

Preface

1 The Bible, the Natural Sciences, and the Human Person

Humanity and Human Identity in Biblical Theology

Traditional Theological Anthropology and Contemporary Challenges

Why Science Matters

Some Definitions

In Anticipation

2 What Does It Mean to Be Human?

Distinctively Human?

Clearing the Deck

"In the Image of God He Created Them" (Gen 1:27)

"To the Measure of the Full Stature of Christ" (Eph 4:13)

Conclusion

3 Sin and Freedom

Challenges from the Natural Sciences

Freedom and Sin: Three New Testament Coordinates

4 Being Human, Being Saved

Questioning Conversion in Luke-Acts

The Neural Correlates of Change

Luke-Acts and "Embodied Conversion"

Concluding Reflections

5 The Resurrection of the Body

Resurrection in Israel's Scriptures

The Gospel of Luke and the Intermediate State

The Disciples and the Resurrected Jesus (Luke 24:36–49)

The "Resurrection Body" at Corinth

Bibliography

Index of Modern Authors

Index of Scripture and Other Ancient Literature

Notes

Are humans composed of a material body and an immaterial soul? This view is commonly held by Christians, yet it has been undermined by recent developments in neuroscience. Exploring what Scripture and theology teach about issues such as being in the divine image, the importance of community, sin, free will, salvation, and the afterlife, Joel Green argues that a dualistic view of the human person is inconsistent with both scienceandScripture. This wide-ranging discussion is sure to provoke much thought and debate.  
  
Bestselling books have explored the relationship between body, mind, and soul. Now Joel Green provides us with a biblical perspective on these issues.

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