--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Christ, as the ultimate Imago Dei is…" description: "\"Christ, as the ultimate Imago Dei is alluded to in scripture as being without external beauty in the Classical sense, and should better be thought of a..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8c4/john-walford-30124_bears_christ-as-the-ultimate-imago-dei-is-allu_2779267.jpg" --- # Christ, as the ultimate Imago Dei is alluded to in… ![“Christ, as the ultimate Imago Dei is alluded to in scripture as being without external beauty in the Classical sense, and should better be thought of as one who passed through all the slime and mire of a fallen and sinful creation in order to redeem it. His own body is to be remembered for the…” quote by John Walford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8c4/john-walford-30124_bears_christ-as-the-ultimate-imago-dei-is-allu_2779267.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8c4/john-walford-30124_bears_christ-as-the-ultimate-imago-dei-is-allu_2779267.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8c4/john-walford-30124_bears_christ-as-the-ultimate-imago-dei-is-allu_2779267.jpg) > “Christ, as the ultimate Imago Dei is alluded to in scripture as being without external beauty in the Classical sense, and should better be thought of as one who passed through all the slime and mire of a fallen and sinful creation in order to redeem it. His own body is to be remembered for the marks it bears-even in resurrection-of the scars of his sacrificial death. For the Christian, a theory of beauty might better begin at this point.” [John Walford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-walford/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Christian beauty is rooted in Christ’s suffering and redemption, not external appearance; scars reveal divine sacrifice. **In simple terms:** Beauty is about Christ’s sacrifice. Key Takeaway Focus on inner redemption. Themes theology beauty redemption scarification Mood contemplative spiritual Type theological philosophical When to use this quote - church sermons - Bible study groups - art reflections Key Concepts Christian doctrine spirituality Questions to Reflect On - How does recognizing Christ’s scars affect your view of beauty? - Can suffering be a source of divine beauty? 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