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Description :
Recalling the Hope of Glory moves
beyond worship wars over style and denominational proclivities to consider the
heart of true worship—to recall and celebrate the hope of glory. This book looks
at the many biblical events and teachings that develop this central focus of
worship. Throughout the book, Ross emphasizes the integral issue of who we
worship . . . and why. Pastors, worship leaders, and laypeople interested in the
biblical themes of worship—regardless of their denomination—will benefit from
this definitive resource.
"For any significant change to occur in our worship
activities," writes Allen Ross, "we have to get behind forms and methods and
changes in style and focus on the biblical theology that informs worship." Out
of his concern for worship to be as glorious as it should be, Ross has provided
readers with a methodical, detailed study of all the biblical testimony on the
subject of worship.
Many "biblical" studies of worship explain Scripture only where it
is most applicable to the author’s own views, but very few, if any, have
attempted an inductive study of worship throughout the entire Bible. Beginning
not with early Israelite worship but with creation itself, seasoned biblical
scholar Allen Ross uncovers the glories and beauty of worship as it is
progressively revealed from its beginning in the Garden of Eden to its climax in
the new heavens and new earth. Along the way, the historical development of
worship is considered from the religious world in antiquity and worship in the
early church to modern traditions and liturgy.
Neither technical, simplistic, nor specific to one denomination,
Recalling the Hope of Glory is designed for all God’s people. Pastors,
worship leaders, professors, students, and laypeople will find exposition that
challenges, informs, and furthers our understanding of glorious worship. Through
this study, readers will see patterns and principles of worship emerge,
understand more fully our great heritage and its traditions, and discover ways
to improve their worship.
"The publication of Recalling the Hope of Glory is a
splendid addition to the growing number of works on biblical worship. Not only
is this work a comprehensive theological vision of creation, incarnation, and
re-creation, it is also a genuine work of praise." —ROBERT E. WEBBER,
author of more than forty books on worship and the church "Stunning in
scope, Recalling the Hope of Glory provides a historical-theological
study of worship from creation to the new creation. The logic of Allen Ross’s
ranging exposition across the flow of biblical history will challenge every
reader and grace every church, regardless of tradition. Here is dazzling
substance for recovery of robust worship of our sovereign and holy triune God.
Sure to be a standard work." —R. KENT HUGHES, pastor, College Church
in Wheaton "This book deals expertly and thoroughly with worship in the
Bible. What is most refreshing: it is not at all ideological. People of all
persuasions will find it valuable as a reference work. It also gives us a large
perspective on worship that is likely to moderate the current discussion."
—JOHN M. FRAME, professor of systematic theology and philosophy,
Reformed Theological Seminary "Allen Ross takes his readers back to the
Bible itself to paint a colorful picture of worship that is spiritually vibrant,
theologically sound, and focused on Christ. His passion for worship that
glorifies God and his thorough knowledge of Scripture are obvious throughout.
For the western church, which needs desperately to recover its biblical and
theological roots, this book will be an extremely helpful resource."
—DANIEL I. BLOCK, professor of Old Testament, Wheaton College
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