Heine, S.2007-06-012007-06-012006Heine, S 2006, 'Erkennen und Scham : Sigmund Freuds biblisches Men-schenbild', Verbum et Ecclesia, vol. 27, no. 3, pp. 869-885. [http://www.journals.co.za/ej/ejour_verbum.html]1609-9982http://hdl.handle.net/2263/2602Sigmund Freud is exposed to two main misunderstandings he himself contributed to. One stands in connection with human beings as Id-driven creatures, particularly with regard to the sexual drive. The other pertains to his view of religion as neurosis. Both overlook the importance Freud attaches to conscience and reason. A closer look at his anthropology shows that there are no contradictions at work, but traits of a biblical image of men.80269 bytesapplication/pdfdeFaculty of Theology, University of PretoriaReligionFreud, Sigmund, 1856-1939Theological anthropologyConscience -- Religious aspectsReasoning (Psychology)Article