This book is based on the 1967 Jordan Lectures in Comparative Religion and discusses the Biblical concept of human dominion and the Qur'anic doctrine of Adam as caliph. It explores the Jewish, Muslim and Christian understanding of man in election, the prophet-state and in grace and sonship.

The Right Reverend Kenneth Cragg taught at various universities abroad and in the UK, including Cambridge and London University, and served as assistant bishop in the UK and Jerusalem, Israel.