Part i is a remarkable reflection on experiencing the transformative work of god through his word. Eugene peterson, the author of the message paraphrase of the bible is a prolific author. The second volume of petersons momentous fivepart work on spiritual theology, eat this book challenges us to read the scriptures on their own terms, as gods revelation, and to live them as we read them. Eugene peterson s spiritual theology series provides a completely fresh evaluation of christian spirituality, past, present and future. A conversation in the art of spiritual reading ebook written by eugene h. This book is only 176 pages and it is packed with incredible insight into our scriptures. His many other acclaimed books include tell it slant, the jesus way, eat this book, and the contemporary translation of. Chapter four on biblical exegesis alone is worth the price of the book. Apr 16, 2020 peterson says to personalize the text, put yourself in it, read it like a story. I got the study guide in hope of using it to lead a study on the main book. At times it drags, but then, bam, he hits you between the eyes with a concept.
He phrases his thoughts with extraordinary insight. The product of peterson s many years experience as both pastor and professor of the highest calibre, this series combines firstclass scholarship and genuine, lived application. Eat this book a conversation in the art of spirital readi ng by eugene h. This series of books comes in the twilight years of petersons career as author, pastor and translator, and it allows him to reflect on his many years of ministry. Peterson was a longtime pastor and is professor emeritus of spiritual theology at regent college, vancouver, british columbia. Eat this book by eugene h peterson, 9780802864901, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Part ii is peterson s journey and his defense of writing the message.
Reflection on part i eat this book and part ii lectio divina of eat this book by eugene peterson written for professor dean flemming for my biblical. Jun 20, 2008 laity lodge asks eugene peterson to tell us about the difference between studying and reading the bible. Eugene peterson has written a magnificent book about how to read the bible. Peterson is a retired pastor and popular author eat this book. Eugene peterson s eat this book is more like two booklets than one seamless book. Eugene peterson explains the difference between studying. This collection combines some of eugene petersons landmark spiritual theology series.
Eat this book by eugene peterson, 9780340954898, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The second part of petersons momentous fivevolume work on spiritual theology, eat this book challenges us to read the scriptures on their own terms, as gods revelation, and to live them as we read them. Does the bible really have anything to say to us today. But beyond those things, the biggest take away for me came from the overall title and purpose woven throughout the book. Eugene peterson believes that the way we read the bible is as important as. The holy community at table with holy scripture, theology today april 1999, pages 517. He has also authored several other books, including a 5 volume spiritual theology series. Eugene peterson as always has insightful and sometimes searing thoughts regarding the bible and living the christian life. Beautifully written, its presents a fresh and urgent evaluation of contemporary. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. A conversation in the art of spiritual reading is the second of a fivepart series of books being written by eugene peterson who is best known as the translator of the message.
Jul 17, 2008 eat this book by eugene peterson, 9780340954898, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. There is no pastor in the world that i trust more than eugene peterson, and this book offers us eugene at his best poet, storyteller, wonderer, biblical scholar, sage, practiced disciple, and lover of god. Eat this book 2006 is the second book in the series. Eugene petersons landmark spiritual theology series is foundational reading for the twentyfirst century church. Eugene petersons eat this book is more like two booklets than one seamless book. But eugene did grace us with a rendering of the bible that woke us up, causing us to take notice of the startling, disruptive power of these holy words all over again. Eat this book what eugene peterson taught us about the bible. Peterson, whose prolific works include the message bible translation and. A conversation in the art of spiritual reading by eugene peterson.
Eugene petersons book, eat this book gets its name from revelation 10. His many other acclaimed books include tell it slant, the jesus way, eat this book, and the contemporary translation of the bible titled the message. I started this book last june, and at long last, i have finished it. I recently finished the second book in eugene petersons conversation series. If you want more out of reading the bible, this book will illuminate the path to the living, active word that has the power to shape your heart and direct your life. His many other acclaimed books include tell it slant, the jesus way, eat this book, and the contemporary.
Instead of someone being lord of the text, examining it as if in a laboratory, one is to submit. The psalms in america an interview with eugene peterson, with samples of his interpretations of the psalms. Not because it is a fable, but because it was written like that. Peterson informs the reader about the importance of how we read the bible and not just that we read it. Eat this book challenges us to read the scriptures on their own terms, as god s revelation, and to live them as we read them. Eat this book a conversation in the art of spirital reading by eugene h. Christ plays in ten thousand places, eat this book and practise resurrection. Eugene peterson on the discipline of spiritual reading. Whether translating the bible from original hebrew and greek or writing spiritual theology, eugene peterson says he has one aimgetting scripture into the hearts, minds, arms, legs, and mouths of men and women. Eugene peterson, from eat this book may 31, 2007 image. Peterson, author of the bestselling contemporary translation of the.
I love peterson s book, eat this book, but didnt find this study guide as helpful or any more enlightening. Houston professor of spiritual theology at regent college in vancouver, british columbia. To address these questions, peterson brings us eat this book. What made the experience of listening to eat this book the most enjoyable.
Like henri nouwen, peterson has an unusual gifting with words. This is one of petersons best books hands down, definitely when it comes to the spiritual theology series. Eat this book challenges us to read the scriptures on their own terms, as gods revelation, and to live them as we read them. The product of petersons many years experience as both pastor and professor of the highest calibre, this series combines firstclass scholarship and genuine, lived application. Eugene petersons philosophy of bible translation tim. In these pages he draws readers into a fascinating conversation on the nature of language, the ancient practice of lectio divina, and. I highly recommend this book to anyone who desires to really dive into the story of god.
Chapters one through seven will be helpful for most christians. A conversation in the art of spiritual reading kindle edition by eugene h. May 31, 2007 eugene peterson on the discipline of spiritual reading. This collection combines some of eugene peterson s landmark spiritual theology series. The january series of calvin college eugene peterson. A conversation in the art of spiritual reading by eugene h. With warmth and wisdom peterson offers greatly needed, downtoearth counsel on spiritual reading. Eugene knew from teaching sunday school in church that we are all susceptible to the holy bible doze. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read eat this book. Well worth hanging in and listening to the whole thing.
Eugene peterson brings the history, purpose, and plan of scripture to life in eat this book. Laity lodge asks eugene peterson to tell us about the difference between studying and reading the bible. He transformed my approach to bible reading through this book. Eat this book challenges us to read the scriptures on their own terms, as god s. Peterson 2006, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Eugene peterson maintains that how we read the bible is as important as that we read it. A conversation in the art of spiritual reading eugene h. I want to highly recommend this book to all who have a serious desire to read and devour scripture. Eat this book, eugene peterson the spiritual life network.
Nov 25, 2015 eugene peterson maintains that how we read the bible is as important as that we read it. January 24, 2006 download a hires imageeugene peterson eat this book underwritten by. The art of spiritual reading lectio divina is something that will take me the rest of my life to learn, but eugene peterson is a welcome friend on the journey. It reveals a godcreated, godordered, godblessed world in which we find ourselves at home and whole. The holy community at table with the holy scripture by eugene peterson. Mar 18, 2011 i recently finished the second book in eugene petersons conversation series. Peterson says to personalize the text, put yourself in it, read it like a story.
But eugene did grace us with a rendering of the bible. Apr 10, 2019 eat this book by eugene h peterson, 9780802864901, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Jul 29, 2009 eat this book challenges us to read the scriptures on their own terms, as god s revelation, and to live them as we read them. Eat this book what eugene peterson taught us about the. Jul 29, 2009 eugene peterson, the author of the message paraphrase of the bible is a prolific author. In petersons usual pastoral style of writing, he discusses how to read scripture and digest it into ones self so that scripture is more than just words. Part ii is petersons journey and his defense of writing the message. Eugene petersons spiritual theology series provides a completely fresh evaluation of christian spirituality, past, present and future. And this book is no exception to his literary genius.
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