According to Tan, a common description of biblical anthropology is that humans are dualistic (body and soul).

• A. False
• B. Not mentioned
• C. True
• D. Acknowledged

Answer: (C)

The idea being tested is whether biblical anthropology is commonly described as dualistic, with humans understood as body and soul. Tan presents this dualistic picture as a common way people describe what it means to be human in biblical thought—the body is the physical, visible part, while the soul (or spirit) carries the inner life, personality, and sense of self. This framing helps explain life, death, and personhood in many biblical and theological discussions, which is why it’s described as a common description. While some biblical ideas emphasize unity of person or use related terms that blur strict separation, Tan’s emphasis is that dualism is a widespread, recognizable description used in biblical anthropology. The other options don’t capture that recurring portrayal: false would deny it, not mentioned would imply Tan didn’t discuss it, and acknowledged doesn’t convey the sense of its being a common descriptor. Therefore, True is the best answer.