We Become What We Worship

A Biblical Theology of Idolatry.
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. (=
083082877X / 9780830828777)
'We Become What We Worship 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.'  - Bruce Waltke
'This is an
original, brilliant and most satisfying treatment of a theme central to
biblical understanding, but often misunderstood or ignored in the modern
church. This book requires careful study but it repays far more than it
requires.' - David F. Wells
'This stimulating and in-depth study
on idolatry is vintage Greg Beale. Beale argues that we become like the idols
we worship, and he makes his case through a careful intertextual study of the
Scriptures. Insights abound as Beale unfolds the biblical text. We are reminded
afresh that idolatry is the root sin, and that it is so heinous because it robs
God of the glory and praise and honor that he alone deserves.' - Thomas R.
Schreiner
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