Is it possible for a person to know the essence of God?

The human being is the only creature in heaven or on earth who is said to have been created in the image of God, according to His likeness (Gen. 1:26–27). For our sake God created the world and planted a garden in Eden (Gen. 2:8). Therefore, He endowed us with the ability to know Him, yet the essence of God remains indescribable and beyond our knowledge. If we are unable to comprehend our own soul or spirit though we do not doubt its existence, how can we comprehend God our Creator, or comprehend His divine essence?! A philosopher once said to St. Athanasius : “Show me your God and I will believe in His existence,” to which the saint replied, “Show me your soul and I show you my God!”