In his contribution, Krochmalnik describes the understanding of homo ethicus from the perspective of the Jewish religion. He emphasizes the importance of man being made in the image of God in Jewish theology and tradition. As a creature of God, man is clearly subordinate to God, but as his image he is in a certain way equal to the Creator. Ultimately, according to this understanding, man is neither completely equal nor completely different from God. Rather, as a reflection of God, man is a shadow, which without the light of God is an insubstantial image. The author makes it clear that according to the Jewish religion, Adam, the first man, was created perfectly from the moment of his creation and therefore does not need to be perfected. However, people are considered »corruptible«, i. e. they very quickly deviate from the right path; but even if he falls deeply, his likeness to God will remain. According to this belief, even a criminal or murderer does not lose human dignity. According to the author, human beings move in a three-dimensional coordinate system consisting of their biological, social and spiritual characteristics. homo ethicus is understood as a consequence of being made in the image of God, because a person without knowledge of good and evil would not be a worthy image of God. Therefore man should act as God would act, without wanting to be like God. If man is merciful and gracious, then he is like God. According to this understanding, sin is the exact opposite of being made in the image of God. Furthermore, man is regarded as God’s representative on earth, but as such he is »bound by instructions«. Man’s original sin is that he is not satisfied with this position. Man is a symbol of God’s sovereignty, which exercises his world rulership on his behalf. This mandate to rule must lead to a humanization of the earth, because ultimately man is responsible to God.