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(DIS)EMBODIED: AI and a Theology of the Body
How does the rise of AI impact how we understand what it means to be human?
Begining in 1979, Pope St. John Paul II began a serious of lectures on what would soon come to known as the theology of the body. The Pope, and several authors since, believed that what the Pope unleashed in those lectures would not only impact the way human sexuality was understood in the era after the sexual revolution, but that in the 21st century this theology might explode like a powder keg, shaking the foundations of Western society as we know it.
Since the time of Descartes, the human person has endures a vicious bifurcation. The "thinking" man was evermore divided from the material man. As such, materialist concepts defining what it means to be human grew in popularity, leading to the rise of transhumanist ideas, the pursuit of the so-called singularity, or the notion that the human being could effectively be reduced to a series of complex algorithms, the brain re-coded in the digital sphere.
In many ways, AI represents the consummation of the materialist's project. It's no surprise that the rapid development of AI has caused concern both popularly and among those who are deeply wedded to the industry.
Will it change the way we think about "work"? Most certainly, but it's not the first technology that's done that.
Will AI alter the way we experience human relationships? Clearly, but social media has been doing that for more than two decades already.
If Pope St. John Paul II was right, that the human body is the sacrament of the human being since it is the visible manifestation of the true person who is made in God's image, then the notion that the human being can be "replicated" in artificial intelligence undoubtedly has deep and potentially grave spiritual implications.
Only a few years into the AI revolution, Dr. Judah Lamb brings his expertise on the Theology of the Body to bear on the situation today. How can Christians use AI effectively, without falling prey to the serious problems it presents? Is there a redeemable use of AI for the Christian, or is the technology fundamentally flawed? What dangers might there be down the line, particularly for anti-sacramental ecclesiologies?
These are a few questions that Dr. Lamb attempts to answer in this book. This book is by no means the "last word" on how Christian theology ought to engage the phenomenon of Artificial Intelligence, but it contributes to necessary conversation that faithful Christians can no longer ignore.
Begining in 1979, Pope St. John Paul II began a serious of lectures on what would soon come to known as the theology of the body. The Pope, and several authors since, believed that what the Pope unleashed in those lectures would not only impact the way human sexuality was understood in the era after the sexual revolution, but that in the 21st century this theology might explode like a powder keg, shaking the foundations of Western society as we know it.
Since the time of Descartes, the human person has endures a vicious bifurcation. The "thinking" man was evermore divided from the material man. As such, materialist concepts defining what it means to be human grew in popularity, leading to the rise of transhumanist ideas, the pursuit of the so-called singularity, or the notion that the human being could effectively be reduced to a series of complex algorithms, the brain re-coded in the digital sphere.
In many ways, AI represents the consummation of the materialist's project. It's no surprise that the rapid development of AI has caused concern both popularly and among those who are deeply wedded to the industry.
Will it change the way we think about "work"? Most certainly, but it's not the first technology that's done that.
Will AI alter the way we experience human relationships? Clearly, but social media has been doing that for more than two decades already.
If Pope St. John Paul II was right, that the human body is the sacrament of the human being since it is the visible manifestation of the true person who is made in God's image, then the notion that the human being can be "replicated" in artificial intelligence undoubtedly has deep and potentially grave spiritual implications.
Only a few years into the AI revolution, Dr. Judah Lamb brings his expertise on the Theology of the Body to bear on the situation today. How can Christians use AI effectively, without falling prey to the serious problems it presents? Is there a redeemable use of AI for the Christian, or is the technology fundamentally flawed? What dangers might there be down the line, particularly for anti-sacramental ecclesiologies?
These are a few questions that Dr. Lamb attempts to answer in this book. This book is by no means the "last word" on how Christian theology ought to engage the phenomenon of Artificial Intelligence, but it contributes to necessary conversation that faithful Christians can no longer ignore.
268 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 14, 2026
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August 10, 2026
This is not my usual review, because it is not my usual type of book. I urge you to get the book in hard copy, NOT as an ebook. I will dedicate a Kindle to it, knowing I will be wrestling with it for months to come. As a reviewer, I attempt to place reviews in a timely fashion. While late is frowned upon heavily, months late would find me blocked from downloading. Judah, whom I know better under another pseudonym, tells many stories. I can best review this book with a story.
If you know about the Biblical Flood, you may remember the promise that next time it will be fire. It appears to me, as I wrestle with (DIS)EMBODIED, that a series of solar flares could easily cook our entire grid infrastructure, rendering AI moot.
But, again, I urge you to get the book in hard copy. Not an easy read, but worth the time.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
If you know about the Biblical Flood, you may remember the promise that next time it will be fire. It appears to me, as I wrestle with (DIS)EMBODIED, that a series of solar flares could easily cook our entire grid infrastructure, rendering AI moot.
But, again, I urge you to get the book in hard copy. Not an easy read, but worth the time.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 25, 2026
Judah Lamb once again thoughtfully examines a matter of religious significance. "(DIS)EMBODIED: AI and a Theology of the Body" takes a deep dive into the realm of artificial intelligence, exploring its connection to our physical selves and to faith. It’s a book rich with insight, built on years of theological study and exploration. Offering clear analysis and a thorough look at this growing intersection of technology and religion, it stands out as a comprehensive and engaging work.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 21, 2026
What separates man from machine? This book explores and explains the differences in multiple ways, each one clearly described: - What makes us unique?
- What is an AI and how does it differ from us?
- What are the challenges, the dangers with AI?
- What are responsible uses of AI?
Certainly don't ask the book's AI! Read the book for yourself; it will be worth the time. I highly recommend this book.
- What is an AI and how does it differ from us?
- What are the challenges, the dangers with AI?
- What are responsible uses of AI?
Certainly don't ask the book's AI! Read the book for yourself; it will be worth the time. I highly recommend this book.
July 4, 2026
Thought provoking.
Do as the author suggests and read in small batches. I think reading this book more than once will be best.
Do as the author suggests and read in small batches. I think reading this book more than once will be best.
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