The doctrine of the Image of God is one of the most foundational teachings in the Bible-and one of the least clearly explained.

In Genesis, God declares that humanity was created in His image and likeness. This declaration establishes the identity, purpose, and dignity of every human being. Yet the fall of Adam introduced corruption that distorted this image, affecting human nature, morality, relationships, and the entire created order.

What exactly does it mean to bear the Image of God?

In The Anatomy of the Image of God, Michael S. Taylor provides a thorough biblical exploration of this doctrine, tracing its development across the entire narrative of Scripture. Beginning in Genesis and continuing through the teachings of Jesus and the writings of the apostles, this book reveals how the image was created, how it was fractured through sin, and how it is ultimately restored through Jesus Christ.

This volume examines:

The creation of humanity in the Image of God
The effects of sin on human nature
The role of Christ as the perfect Image of God
The restoration of the image through salvation
The future transformation of believers in the resurrection
The final restoration of humanity in the new creation

Written as part of the Anatomy Bible Series, this book combines careful biblical analysis with Hebrew and Greek word studies to uncover the depth of one of Scripture's most profound doctrines.

The story of the Bible is ultimately the story of the restoration of the Image of God in humanity.