What does it mean that man is called the image of God (Imago Dei)? What is the nature of the "image"? This article surveys three interpretations: the substantialist, relational, and vocational, and concludes that the vocational view reflects the biblical evidence best. The ethical implications flowing from this view are then considered.

What is the nature of man? What is the true significance of viewing man as image of God? Otto argues for a relational understanding of the imago dei. The interpretation of Genesis 1:28 plays a central role in consideration of man made in God's image.

Dyrness discusses the doctrine of the imago dei as expressed in Genesis 1:26-28 in the light of human artistic expression.