This class explores different sources throughout Jewish rabbinical literature that explain how the concept of "Man was created in the image of God" (Bereshit 9:6) applies or not to non Jews.

Sources:
Mishna Pirkey Avot 3:14 with commentary of Tosafot Yom Tov
Derech Chaim (Maharal) to Pirkey Avot 3:14
Netzach Israel, ch. 14
Kuzari 1:101-103
More Neuchim 1:1, 3:51
Shmona Prakim, ch. 1
Mishne Torah, Laws of Jubilee, 13:13
Mishne Torah, Laws of Idolatry, ch. 1 & 2
Shaarei Kedusha, 1:1 & 3:2
Tanya, ch. 1 & 2
Likkutey Sichot, vol. 25, p. 186

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