We Become What We Worship

A Biblical Theology of Idolatry

De: G. K. Beale

Narrado por: Kent Klineman

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.

©2008 G. K. Beale (P)2022 Tantor

Choppy Narration

The content was good, though a little long-winded at times. The narrator was distracting with how choppy he spoke.

Great content, poor narration

The book itself is great, and I purchased the audio version to have better access to it while driving. Unfortunately the narration is too difficult to listen to. Sentences are spoken with unnatural breaks and pauses, and the pronunciation of words makes it too difficult to follow. I hope it’s re-recorded, because it’s well worth a listen… just not by this narrator

One of the best books

Wow. This book used so much Scripture reference, my head was spinning from it, and my entire view of the Bible was brought into greater understanding. It is hard to listen to an audiobook with all the Scripture references named because it feels like “interruptions,” but it just requires greater focus to not mind-wander during the many Bible book/chapter/verse references. But it is worth the extra effort because the content of this book is pure gold. I am so thankful for this book and everything GK Beale writes. He does not ever get “fluffy” with his writing, but stays solidly Biblically focused and on point. He is one of my favorite Reformed writers/theologians right there with Thomas Watson and JC Ryle.

Fantastic overview of the Bible’s teaching on idolatry

Just a great book; I highly recommend it—especially to pastors or elders or others in leadership in the church

excellent content.

I loved the depth of analysis to prove the hypothesis. Well presented, researched, and concluded. I don't necessarily agree with some minor premises, but vastly, I do. Learned lots from it, also. The narrator on the other hand... pretty terrible. I suspect it may cause people to drop the book, but if I can encourage you to stick it out, the content is well worth it.