ISBN For the Glory of God (Recovering a Biblical Theology of Worship) book English Paperback 432 pages

Current discussions about worship are often driven by pragmatics and personal preferences rather than by the teaching of Scripture. True worship, however, is a response to God's gracious revelation; in order to be acceptable to God, worship must be experienced on God's terms. In this volume, respected Old Testament scholar Daniel Block examines worship in the Bible, offering a comprehensive biblical foundation and illuminating Old Testament worship practices and principles. He develops a theology of worship that is consistent with the teachings of Scripture and is applicable for the church today. He also introduces readers to a wide range of issues related to worship.For the Glory of God is illustrated with diagrams, charts, and pictures to help the Scriptures come alive for readers and make the concepts discussed understandable. It will benefit professors and students in seminary-level worship and Bible courses, pastors, and church leaders.Contents1. Toward a Holistic, Biblical Understanding of Worship2. The Object of Worship3. The Subject of Worship4. Daily Life as Worship5. Family Life and Work as Worship6. The Ordinances as Worship7. Hearing and Proclaiming the Scriptures in Worship8. Prayer as Worship9. Music as Worship10. Sacrifice and Offerings as Worship11. The Drama of Worship12. The Design and Theology of Sacred Space13. Leaders in WorshipAppendix A: Doxologies of the New TestamentAppendix B: Hymnic Fragments in the Pauline EpistlesAppendix C: Sunday Worship in Early ChristianityIndexes