Feb 11 2025 23 mins 1
Why is the soul so important in the Christian tradition? Why is it important that we are embodied beings?
Brent talks with Joshua Farris about a recent article he’s published with the University of St. Andrews called ‘Substance Dualist Theological Anthropology’.
Joshua is an ordained priest with the Diocese of Kagera and ACMI and a Canon Theologian on Missio Mosaic. He’s the director and founder of Soul Science Ministries and Spiritually Driven Leadership.
- (1:00) Substance dualism and theological anthropology. What are they?
- (2:10) The background of TA;
- (4:50) The soul in Christian tradition;
- (8:40) The importance of being embodied beings;
- (10:30) The Imago Dei in Scripture;
- (14:45) Iranaeus and Augustine and the Imago Dei;
- (16:50) The role of science in our humanity;
- (19:30) Science and the soul;
- (20:55) NDE’s;
- (21:50) Why TA matters?
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.saet.ac.uk/Christianity/SubstanceDualistTheologicalAnthropology
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