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Enthroned on Our Praise: An Old Testament Theology of Worship (Volume 4) (New American Commentary Studies in Bible and Theology) Hardcover – April 15, 2008

by Timothy M. Pierce (Author), E. Ray Clendenen (Editor)
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Enthroned on Our Praise, volume four in the NEW AMERICAN
COMMENTARY STUDIES IN BIBLE AND THEOLOGY series,
examines God’s revelation of Himself in the Old Testament, prompting
readers to deeply consider what He truly desires from faithful followers
in times of worship.

An excellent resource particularly for pastors, worship leaders, and
worship classes, Enthroned on Our Praise looks at what the Scriptures
identify as elements of worship and fosters a fresh appreciation of the
Old Testament and its contributions to a close relationship with God.

Users will find this an excellent extension of the long-respected NEW
AMERICAN COMMENTARY series.

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    New American Commentary Studies in Bible & Theology
  2. Print length
    336 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    B&H Academic
  5. Publication date
    April 15, 2008
  6. Dimensions
    6.2 x 0.88 x 9.3 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0805443843
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0805443844
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ B&H Academic (April 15, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0805443843
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0805443844
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.2 x 0.88 x 9.3 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 11 ratings

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AC Too
5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing book about the worship of God, as set forth in His Word.
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2015
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A very thorough look at the worship of God, especially in the Old Testament, as laid out by Him. In the current evangelical world, the "Fractured Trinity" is the norm, where every song, every sermon, every book, is about Jesus only. This book will give you a greater, and more worshipful, view of the Trinity and of God Himself. Heartily recommend this one!
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Zachary T. Hawkins
5.0 out of 5 stars great book
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2010
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Great book. Wonderful resource for ministers looking to dive deeper than just the surface talk about worship in their churches and what scripture has to say about worship historically.
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Paul Allen
4.0 out of 5 stars How was worship done across the entire scriptures?
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2014
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Tim Pierce answers this question in great detail with great research, attention to specific biblical texts. A very enjoyable and challenging read.
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Michael C. Boling
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Treatise on the OT Theology of Worship
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2015
What is worship? Is it just the raising of our voices in song during a church service or gathering of believers or is worship far more than just a once or twice a week occurrence? If worship is more than just singing songs, then what does Scripture say about what praising almighty God is all about, not just from a theological angle, but also as part of our everyday practice? Timothy Pierce, in his excellent book on worship titled Enthroned on Our Praise: An Old Testament Theology of Worship, takes the reader on an in-depth journey to what God has outlined in the Old Testament regarding what He expects worship to look like in our lives.

This book is part of the excellent New American Commentary Studies in Bible & Theology and as such, continues the strong tradition found in this series of salient biblical scholarship and most importantly, the applicability of the subject at hand to the Christian walk. Pierce aptly notes, “A fundamental thirst has awakened in people to recognize someone who is bigger than they are, to relate to Him in a personal way and to experience community with like-minded individuals in the process.” This yearning demonstrates that many are realizing what we were created for, namely to glorify God and to have relationship with our Creator. An integral part of glorifying God and having that needed personal and intimate relationship with God is through the act of worship.

One may ask why Pierce does not provide a theology of worship that engages both Old and New Testaments. He answers this question by aptly commenting, “it can instill, in some small way, a greater appreciation of the OT in the hearts and minds of today’s church leaders.” Second, Pierce correctly states “the God of the OT is the same God we serve today. The OT presentation of His story transmits a relational vividness and attitude that fills in the gaps about who He is and what He desires in ways that even the NT writers themselves appreciated and recognized.” Essentially, Pierce is reminding the reader and the body of Christ at large that to understand worship and to have a cogent and holistic perspective on this aspect of relationship with our Creator, we had best begin with the front of the book and the foundation on worship it presents.

Pierce rightly begins his treatise on worship with the act of creation, discussing all the various elements subsumed in that act that relate to our worship and relationship with our Creator. This is the very foundation of Scripture, namely the reality that “the primary relationship of God to humanity expresses a connectedness that is both patent and unexpected.” As one journeys through Scripture, they find that which Pierce so expertly states, the fact that “it is this relationship that defines the direction of history and theology. And it is this relationship that moves the tension of the narratives.”

The salient discussion of worship is next directed at the Pentateuch, followed by an examination of worship in the writings of the prophets, both former and later, and finally Pierce engages the beautiful prose of worship found in the writings such as the book of Psalms, a book truly replete with songs extolling the majesty of God and demonstrating this repeated pattern and concept of man’s relationship to his Creator.

While many may gravitate towards the section on the Writings and their commentary on worship, I was actually most drawn to Pierce’s analysis of worship within the Pentateuch. I think far too often the manner in which God expressed and demanded He be worshiped through the various sacrifices and for instance the Sabbath are often overlooked as something completely irrelevant and unrelated to our lives today as believers. After all, we do not conduct animal sacrifices anymore and who wants to get into that argument over when the Sabbath should be observed. Much can be learned in relation to the needed element of relationship in regards to worship by examining God’s commands regarding Sabbath rest. As Pierce so aptly states, “What is so intriguing about sacred times is that not only is God’s activity sanctified and descriptive of a relationship, but so is His rest. There is nothing about Him that does not call humanity to a recognition of His presence and, therefore, to their need to worship Him.” Understanding the purpose and focus of the Sabbath, as Pierce again so brilliantly comments is fact that “the Sabbath pulls humanity out of its self-interest and striving.” Conversely, it focuses the created on the Creator in an attitude of humility, dependence, and worship.

Those desiring to understand what the OT has to say about worship and why it is important should most certainly pick up this book and give it a thorough read. I highly recommend it for all believers who desire to grow closer to their Creator. Since we should all have that desire, then that means this book is for everyone to consider. Pierce rightly focuses his attention on the front of the book, building that necessary foundation for those wanting to them explore what the NT has to say on worship. Those who take the time to examine the many truths Pierce explores in this book will find themselves better focused on worshiping God and understanding why worship is a foundation for relationship with their Creator.

I received this book for free from B&H Academic for this review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
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Lawrence A. Pierce
4.0 out of 5 stars Good hands on application of understanding worship in Old Testament
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2008
I found the book to be a great balance between an acedemic approach and a hands on practical approach for pastors and church members alike. Tim does a good job of connecting the reality of worship through the Old Testament Text. The book also causes one to look more closely at the practice of corporate and individual worship in the church today.

Anything that reminds us that the primary focus of our worship is God and not the models, either ancient or modern is a welcome addition to this discussion. I believe Tim did this in this book, and I would recommend this book to other pastors and worship leaders alike. I would also use it as a study book for a class in the church.

Pastor Tony Pierce
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Dave the Librarian
5.0 out of 5 stars Yep, It's a book
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2021
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Packaged well, marked as indicated in condition.
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