We Become What We Worship

A Biblical Theology of Idolatry

By: G. K. Beale

Narrated by: 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.

Very thought provoking and humbling

This "book" (We Become What We Worship) is more like an encyclopedia than an actual book. I was looking for a book on this topic of idolatry and an grateful that God put this in my lap.

I have now listened to this THREE times and I'm fairly certain that I will listen to it a few more. This book is not just about the topic of idolatry but also how insidious it is and how we fall prey to it. I imagine that many people who listen to (or read) it might think that they don't have this problem. However, the author (G.K.Beale) spells out just how often this sin creeps into our lives

There are some remarks about the narration. I considered the difficulty of the material and decided that the narration is excellent. It didn't take me long to become used to his cadence and I appreciated his devotion to the reading.

Not for common readers

This reads like someone’s research paper. I do not believe I am its intended audience. The narrator doesn’t help. I honestly thought it was AI when he began. However, AI might have done better. Overall, while I am highly interested in the subject, this wasn’t the book for me. Don’t let that stop you from reading it.