This issue argues that the human person is composed of two substances: a material body and an immaterial soul. The author argues that this dualist view is more in line with the biblical view of the human person and that it is also more philosophically defensible than the materialist view. The book is divided into three parts. The first part argues that the biblical view of the human person is incompatible with materialism. The second part argues that the biblical view of the human person is compatible with dualism. The third part argues that the dualist view is more philosophically defensible than the materialist view. Throughout the book, the author interacts with various scholars and theologians, engaging with their arguments and counterarguments. The book concludes with a summary of the author's position and a call to reconsider the classical dualist view of the human person. The book is written for scholars and theologians who are interested in the nature of the human person. It is a technical and academic work that assumes a high level of familiarity with philosophical and theological concepts. In this book, the author presents a comprehensive and rigorous defense of the classical dualist view of the human person. By engaging with the relevant biblical and philosophical literature, the author provides a compelling case for the dualist view and challenges readers to rethink their assumptions about the nature of humanity. This book presents a robust biblical and philosophical case for the classical dualist perspective on human nature, challenging the dominant materialist view that reduces the mind to mere matter. The author contends that human beings consist of two distinct substances: a physical body and a non-physical soul. This dualist stance, the author argues, is not only more faithful to the biblical portrayal of human nature but also more philosophically sound than its materialist counterpart. The book is structured into three main sections. The first section demonstrates the incompatibility of materialism with the biblical understanding of human nature. The second section explores the harmony between the biblical view and dualism. The third section presents a philosophical defense of dualism, arguing that it is a more coherent and plausible account of human nature than materialism. Throughout the book, the author engages in a critical dialogue with prominent scholars and theologians, responding to their objections and counterarguments. The book concludes with a concise summary of the author's position and a call to reconsider the classical dualist perspective on human nature. Written for scholars and theologians familiar with philosophical and theological concepts, this book offers a meticulous and comprehensive defense of the dualist view. By engaging with the relevant biblical and philosophical literature, the author presents a compelling case for the dualist perspective, inviting readers to reexamine their assumptions about the nature of humanity.