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- The heart of the biblical understanding of idolatry, argues Gregory Beale, is that we take on the characteristics of what we worship.Employing Isaiah 6 as his interpretive lens, Beale demonstrates that this understanding of idolatry permeates the whole canon, from Genesis to Revelation.
- About the Author: G. K. Beale (Ph.D., University of Cambridge) is Kenneth T. Wessner Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College Graduate School, Wheaton, Illinois, and coordinator of Wheaton's M.A. in Biblical Exegesis program.
- 341 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation
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About the Book
The heart of the biblical understanding of idolatry, argues Gregory Beale, is that we take on the characteristics of what we worship. Employing Isaiah 6 as his interpretive lens, Beale demonstrates that this understanding of idolatry permeates the whole canon, from Genesis to Revelation.
Book Synopsis
The heart of the biblical understanding of idolatry, argues Gregory Beale, is that we take on the characteristics of what we worship.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.
Review Quotes
". . .for the interested Christian lay-person, it provides a solid discussion of one aspect of idolatry in the Christian Bible."
--L. S. Tiemeyer, Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 33.5 2009"A good example of sound evangelical scholarship. . .A solid discussion of one aspect of idolatry in the Christian Bible."
--L. S. Tiemeyer, Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 33.5, 2009"An excellent example of how to build a theological conviction in light of detailed work in biblical texts in their original languages."
--Chris Keith, The Expository Times, February 2010"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."
--Marcus Nodder, Now Reviews, May 2009"Beale's work--a masterful exercise in biblical theology--is compelling. The book is weighty, but accessible, and Beale's tone is irenic throughout."
--Gary A. Parrett, Interpretations, July 2010"Greg Beale has turned out yet another masterpiece of biblical theology and intertextual exegesis. Beale is a master at letting Scripture interpret Scripture."
--Green Baggins (greenbaggins.wordpress.com), February 2, 2009"If you're studying the subject of worshipping anything that is a substitute for God, you'll surely want to obtain this volume."
--The Baptist Bulletin, March/April 2009"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."
--Matthieu Richelle, Themelios, 2009"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."
--Worship Leader, March/April 2009"This stimulating and challenging book will make readers think."
--Linden D. McLaughlin, Bibliotheca Sacra, October-December 2010About the Author
G. K. Beale (Ph.D., University of Cambridge) is Kenneth T. Wessner Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College Graduate School, Wheaton, Illinois, and coordinator of Wheaton's M.A. in Biblical Exegesis program. His books include The Book of Revelation (New International Greek Testament Commentary), 1-2 Thessalonians (The IVP New Testament Commentary Series), The Right Doctrine from the Wrong Texts? Essays on the Use of the Old Testament in the New, and The Temple and the Church's Mission: A Biblical Theology of the Dwelling Place of God.
