TLDR: Stephen Driscoll’s book, ‘Made in Our Image,’ which offers a biblical perspective on artificial intelligence, has been awarded the prestigious Australian Christian Book of the Year for 2025. The book was lauded by judges for its realistic and fearless assessment of AI’s impact on the world, steering clear of both uncritical tech worship and alarmist predictions.
Stephen Driscoll’s insightful work, ‘Made in Our Image,’ has been honored with the Australian Christian Book of the Year award for 2025. The announcement was made on August 21, 2025, recognizing the book’s significant contribution to the spiritual life of Australians. The book delves into artificial intelligence from a biblical perspective, aiming to provide a balanced view that avoids both the uncritical embrace of technology and doomsday prophecies .
The judging panel praised ‘Made in Our Image’ as a ‘realistic and fearless assessment of the ways AI could change the world.’ They highlighted the book’s core message, stating, ‘Because it is made in our image, AI will make our lives better and worse.’ The judges emphasized the importance of divine guidance in navigating the ethical complexities of AI development, noting, ‘We know we can’t rely on humans or market forces to make the right moral calls about the development and implementation of AI, but we can trust the promises of God.’
Mr. Driscoll’s writing was commended for its ‘wit and gravity,’ effectively communicating that humanity’s unique position, created in God’s image, is not defined or superseded by technology. The book was selected from a shortlist of ten notable titles, including ‘Modern Genre Theory’ by Reverend Andrew Judd and ‘Subjects and Citizens’ by Reverend Michael Jensen .
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The Australian Christian Book of the Year award is presented by SparkLit, an organization dedicated to empowering Christian writers, publishers, and booksellers globally. The award celebrates books that profoundly impact the spiritual landscape of Australia .
