Image In The Machine
AI, the Imago Dei, and What It Means to Be Human
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Image in the Machine: AI, the Imago Dei, and What It Means to Be Human addresses one of the defining questions of the current technological moment from the perspective of Christian theology. Drawing on the ancient doctrine of the imago Dei - the conviction that human beings are made in the image of God - Owen Eskew examines what artificial intelligence can and cannot do, and why the difference matters for every person navigating life in an AI-saturated world.
Eskew writes as both a theologian and an AI practitioner, holding a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Texas at San Antonio. The book moves from the ancient debate about human worth through the technical realities of machine learning, addressing questions of consciousness, care, justice, and vocation. Practical chapters offer theological guidance for parents, students, workers, and pastors engaging AI in their daily lives and ministries.
Image in the Machine argues that the most important questions raised by artificial intelligence are not technical but human - and that the Christian tradition holds resources for answering them that the broader cultural conversation has largely ignored.
Details
- Publication Date
- Jun 16, 2026
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9798996561513
- Category
- Religion & Spirituality
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): Owen Eskew
Specifications
- Pages
- 255
- Binding Type
- Paperback Perfect Bound
- Interior Color
- Black & White
- Dimensions
- US Trade (6 x 9 in / 152 x 229 mm)
Keywords
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