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Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > The Bible > Old Testament
ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover Award 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.
After a long and painful wait for the Jewish exiles, Ezra and
Nehemiah lead their people back to the Promised Land. Despite
hardships and setbacks, they would rebuild their nation in time for
the arrival of its Messiah. Whenever we are tempted to doubt the
promises of God these books remind us that that God is a
promise-keeper that is able to redeem any situation. God inspired
the Bible for a reason. He wants you read it and let it change your
life. If you are willing to take this challenge seriously, then you
will love Phil Moore's devotional commentaries. Their bite-sized
chapters are punchy and relevant, yet crammed with fascinating
scholarship. Welcome to a new way of reading the Bible. Welcome to
the Straight to the Heart series.
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