{"product_id":"music-to-the-glory-of-god-why-you-should-think-about-music-by-humphrey-dobson","title":"Music to the Glory of God: Why You Should Think About Music by Humphrey Dobson","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusic is one of the most powerful influences on earth. Whether sung by voices, played on instruments, or synthesized by technology, it is a part of daily life. We all remember our favorite song and perhaps where we first heard it. But why should you think about the music you hear?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHumphrey Dobson explores a biblical worldview on music and how this applies to what you listen to. Does God care about your musical choices? Are there any standards for deciding which music is helpful to you and which is not?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe music used in church worship services has changed a lot in recent decades, but how does this relate to the Bible’s teaching about the character of God, music or beauty? Whether in church or in daily life, this engaging book encourages everyone to choose and enjoy good music to the glory of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Historically informed, biblically grounded, and musically adept, this incisive book is must-reading for pastors, teachers, parents, and music lovers alike. You will love this book.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTolle lege\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—George Grant\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pastor, Parish Presbyterian Church, Franklin, Tennessee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This study looks at issues related to church music, but has much more on the cultural and spiritual significance of music. Very valuable.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—W. Robert Godfrey\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ligonier Ministries Teaching Fellow and Chairman of Ligonier Ministries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Whether you consider yourself 'musical' or not, reading this book will provoke you to reflect on how to engage with music for the glory of God.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Sharon James\u003c\/strong\u003e: Author, Historian, Conference Speaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In these pages you'll find a helpful theological primer, not only on music, but on aesthetics and beauty. I am certain the careful reader will be better equipped to take every thought captive to Christ and worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Jonathan Landry Cruse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pastor, Hymnwriter, Author\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I'm thankful for Humphrey Dobson's biblically robust and philosophically sound corrective to the powerfully seductive secular view of music and the arts. This book is a must-read for all Christians.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Scott Aniol\u003c\/strong\u003e: Executive Vice President, G3 Ministries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumphrey Dobson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas a degree in music from Durham University in the United Kingdom and has been a church musician for many years. Born in England, he now lives in Florida with his wife, Amanda, where he serves as Director of International Outreach at Ligonier Ministries. 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