"Here are your gods" : Faithful discipleship in idolatrous times

When the Israelites exclaimed, "Here are your gods!" at the sight of the golden calf, they were attempting to hold on to the God of their history while fashioning idols for their own purposes. In today's Western world, plenty of shiny false gods still hold power?idols of prosperity, nationalism,... Full description

Main Author:	Wright, Christopher J. H.
Published:	Downers Grove, Illinois : IVP Academic, 2020
Subjects:	IDOLATRY - BIBLICAL TEACHING. CHRISTIAN LIFE.
Online Access:	Full text - Book opens through link in DTL
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Summary:	When the Israelites exclaimed, "Here are your gods!" at the sight of the golden calf, they were attempting to hold on to the God of their history while fashioning idols for their own purposes. In today's Western world, plenty of shiny false gods still hold power?idols of prosperity, nationalism, and self-interest. Christians desperately need to name and expose these idols. We must retrieve the biblical emphasis on idolatry and apply it anew in our journey of following Jesus. In "Here Are Your Gods," Old Testament scholar Christopher J. H. Wright combines a biblical study of idolatry with practical discipleship. He calls readers to consider connections between Old Testament patterns and today's culture, especially recurring temptations to trust in political power. Now as much as ever, we need a biblically informed understanding of the many ways humans make gods for themselves, the danger of idols, and how God calls us to join him in the battle against idolatry as part of his ongoing mission to be known and worshiped by all peoples.
Item Description:	Includes Index and Bibliographical References.
Physical Description:	eBook
ISBN:	9780830853366

"Here are your gods" : Faithful discipleship in idolatrous times

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