Description

Perhaps no doctrine is more urgent for today’s Christians to study than the doctrine of humanity. Nearly every cultural debate seems to hinge upon one’s theological anthropology and its significance for daily life.Humanity by John Hammett and Katie McCoy is an urgent theological study of the doctrine of humanity. The authors shed light on the philosophical, cultural, and spiritual influences that constantly challenge the dignity of human existence.

Humanity offers a fresh perspective built on four core assumptions: that humans are divine creations, that our understanding comes from our Creator's intentions, that Scripture reveals these intentions, and that living in accordance with our created nature leads to a truly fulfilling life. Whether you are a student, professor, or layperson interested in this pivotal cultural topic, this is an invaluable resource that will empower you to understand yourself in light of Scripture and engage with the pressing issues of our world today.

About the Author

John S. Hammett (Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of Systematic Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina.

Praise For…

“This book will become a standard in the field of biblical and theological anthropology. It is comprehensive and superbly written. It will serve well both the church and the academy. I have awaited its publication, and I am thrilled it’s here.”
—Daniel Akin, president and professor of preaching, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

“This book, by John Hammett and Katie McCoy, is thorough, balanced, insightful, well-written, and biblically grounded. Going forward, I will enthusiastically assign Humanity for my courses on this doctrine.”
—Gregg Allison, professor of Christian theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

“The doctrine of humanity is one of the most critical topics of our day. Most of the contemporary cultural, apologetic, and moral questions that we face stem from what we think human beings are. As such, this is exactly the kind of book needed in times like these, and John Hammett and Katie McCoy are the perfect scholars to help us think through these important issues. I’m grateful for the depth and clarity of their work, and I trust this will be an incredible resource for anyone who reads it.”
—Tara Dew, adjunct professor of ministry to women, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

“Humanity is thoughtful, articulate, thorough, and immensely practical. As a counselor and educator, I cannot overstate the importance of theological anthropology, and this text by Hammett and McCoy provides just that and does so in a way that is truly enjoyable to read. I found myself not wanting to put it down. This will be a resource that I use both in my classroom and for personal study for years to come.”
—Kristin Kellen, associate professor of biblical counseling, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

“Evangelicals have long required a substantial theological anthropology for use in the classroom and for personal study. Katie McCoy and John Hammett answered that call with this masterpiece, grounding their work in careful biblical exegesis while conversing with major cultural trends. Engaging in style, wise in judgment, and steeped in learning, Humanity will doubtless become the standard work in this field.
—Malcolm B. Yarnell III, research professor of theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary