We Become What We Worship - by G K Beale (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>The heart of the biblical understanding of idolatry, argues Gregory Beale, is that <em>we take on the characteristics of what we worship.</em> Employing Isaiah 6 as his interpretive lens, Beale demonstrates that this understanding of idolatry permeates the whole canon, from Genesis to Revelation.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>The heart of the biblical understanding of idolatry, argues Gregory Beale, is that <em>we take on the characteristics of what we worship.</em> Employing Isaiah 6 as his interpretive lens, Beale demonstrates that this understanding of idolatry permeates the whole canon, from Genesis to Revelation. Beale concludes with an application of the biblical notion of idolatry to the challenges of contemporary life.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><em>We Become What We Worship</em> is biblical theology at its best, weaving together Old and New Testament texts into a unified message. Beale's work is original yet traditional, profound yet simple, exegetical yet 'hyperexegetical, ' sometimes provocative yet always profitable, for the scholar yet for every serious Christian. His message that we resemble what we revere, either for ruin or for restoration, is convincing and convicting.</p>--Bruce Waltke, professor of Old Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary<br><br><p>. . .for the interested Christian lay-person, it provides a solid discussion of one aspect of idolatry in the Christian Bible.</p>--L. S. Tiemeyer, Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 33.5 2009<br><br><p>A good example of sound evangelical scholarship. . .A solid discussion of one aspect of idolatry in the Christian Bible.</p>--L. S. Tiemeyer, Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 33.5, 2009<br><br><p>An excellent example of how to build a theological conviction in light of detailed work in biblical texts in their original languages.</p>--Chris Keith, The Expository Times, February 2010<br><br><p>As a heavy-weight contribution to this field of research the book is to be commended as a thoughtful, important and impressive piece of work.</p>--Marcus Nodder, Now Reviews, May 2009<br><br><p>Beale argues that humans are 'imagining' beings, necessarily reflecting one image or another, and do it becomes crucial to determine who or what we are reflecting and to whom or what we are becoming conformed. Having established this thesis, Beale spends most of the book supporting it by demonstrating how the Bible presents this argument. I found a lot of Beale's initial Old Testament exgesis to be fascinating.</p>--On Journeying with those in Exile (poserorprohet.wordpress.com), January 1, 2009<br><br><p>Beale's work--a masterful exercise in biblical theology--is compelling. The book is weighty, but accessible, and Beale's tone is irenic throughout.</p>--Gary A. Parrett, Interpretations, July 2010<br><br><p>Greg Beale has turned out yet another masterpiece of biblical theology and intertextual exegesis. Beale is a master at letting Scripture interpret Scripture.</p>--Green Baggins (greenbaggins.wordpress.com), February 2, 2009<br><br><p>I highly recommend that pastors consult this book whenever they are preparing to preach on one of the texts that Beale exposits. <em>We Become What We Worship</em> is a terrific resource that shines light on many passages of Scripture.</p>--Trevin Wax, Discerning Reader (discerningreader.com), December 23, 2008<br><br><p>If you're studying the subject of worshipping anything that is a substitute for God, you'll surely want to obtain this volume.</p>--The Baptist Bulletin, March/April 2009<br><br><p>Preachers, students, and teachers will find in this exciting book not only original ideas, but also food for thought about the relevance of intertextuality for biblical theology.</p>--Matthieu Richelle, Themelios, 2009<br><br><p>Think of this book as a thorough resource to use for your sermons, a textbook on idolatry, and a voice of wisdom that is not afraid to call into question the worship of the Church. Worship leaders, pastors, and small group leaders alike will have more than enough in this resource to use for weeks on end; and with a topic talked about this much in Scripture, this is exactly what we need.</p>--Worship Leader, March/April 2009<br><br><p>This stimulating and challenging book will make readers think.</p>--Linden D. McLaughlin, Bibliotheca Sacra, October-December 2010<br>
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