Petersons discussion is here broken up into nine sessions, each of which contains a summary, quotations to consider, questions for interaction, and a suggested activity, ending with a suggestion for prayer. Does the bible really have anything to say to us today. We have different ways of looking at things, but we are all a part of the kingdom of god. Jul 29, 2009 eugene peterson, the author of the message paraphrase of the bible is a prolific author. Appreciators of eugene peterson, montana, united states. Eugene peterson, a man who has written successfully from the space of his pastoral life for over fifty years. The psalms in america an interview with eugene peterson, with samples of his interpretations of the psalms. I love petersons book, eat this book, but didnt find this study guide as helpful or any more enlightening. 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. In the excerpt peterson writes, along the way, i want to insist that there is no blueprint on file for becoming a pastor. In this short excerpt from his book the jesus way, eugene peterson encourages christians to attend not only to the the truth and the life of jesus, but also to the way of jesusand he explains why he believes that the way often followed by north american christianity and its consumerdriven churches is not the jesus way at all. After all, petersons enthusiastic endorsement of the shack is featured right under the authors name on the front cover. The new testament in contemporary language, and more on. Eugene peterson comes out in support of gay marriage.
The january series of calvin college eugene peterson. With warmth and wisdom peterson offers greatly needed, downtoearth counsel on spiritual reading. But, as proof of the attitude eugene peterson has towards gods word, the bible, i will conclude this email with eugene petersons own words, in a. The holy community at table with the holy scripture by eugene peterson. A memoir 2012 by eugene peterson is a remarkable book, full of wisdom and beauty. A conversation on the ways that jesus is the way by eugene h. In eat this book, which he subtitled a conversation in the art of spiritual reading, we find all the elements of good reading laid out plain and clear. Sep 15, 2008 petersons mystic musings aside, heres a far more accurate assessment concerning why you should stay away from the shack by tim challies. Eat this book challenges us to read the scriptures on their own terms, as gods revelation, and to live them as we read them. Earthy spirituality for everyday christians eugene h. Discipleship in an instant society, and the message. The article includes an excerpt from his book, the pastor which ive read excellent. January 24, 2006 download a hires imageeugene peterson eat this book underwritten by.
Peterson is professor emeritus of spiritual theology at regent college, vancouver, british columbia and was the founding pastor of christ our king presbyterian church in bel air, maryland, where he ministered for 29 years. To address these questions, peterson brings us eat this book. In these pages he draws readers into a fascinating. Could you tell us about what kind of a pastor you were and what kind of advice you might have for todays pastors. Peterson was an ordained minister in the presbyterian church usa. Peterson encourages us to read the bible as if we were dogs gnawing on a bone.
Eugene peterson, the author of the message paraphrase of the bible is a prolific author. It is about a man who becomes bitter at god after his daughter is murdered and has a lifechanging experience in the very shack where the murder occurred. Eugene petersons spiritual theology series librarything. I got the study guide in hope of using it to lead a study. He has also authored several other books, including a 5 volume spiritual theology series.
In the book, peterson explores growth in christ and character formation for the christian by going slowly through pauls letter to the ephesians. 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. In a recent interview, eugene peterson, a former pastor and author best known for his paraphrase of the bible the message, came out in support of gay marriage, saying he would marry a gay couple if he were still pastoring and that, in the churches hes pastored, i dont think we ever made a big deal about it. Peterson was a pastor in the presbyterian church in the us, the larger and more liberal of the churches of that tradition.
Dont assume that everything on the eat this side of the. Last week, the news broke that eugene peterson, author of the message, a popular mutilation paraphrase of the bible has, for quite some time, held the position that theres nothing wrong with homosexuality, that he was on staff at a church that considered hiring a homosexual minister of music, and that he would perform a homosexual wedding if asked. Apr 15, 2006 eugene peterson believes that the way we read the bible is as important as the very fact that we read the bible. In these pages he draws readers into a fascinating conversation on the nature of language, the ancient practice of lectio divina, and the role of scripture translations. Eugene peterson archives emotionally healthy discipleship. Eugene peterson explains the difference between studying. As well as enjoying the chapter explaining the genesis of and his approach to his bible translation. Ironically, it was petersons endorsement that caused me to be immediately suspicious of the shack.
A conversation in the art of spiritual reading the task of liturgy is to order the life of the holy community following the text of holy scripture. Chapters one through seven will be helpful for most christians. There is so much about this text i will never know. Smith i was drawn into the new age movement years ago by books and lectures containing parabolic stories that were not unlike the shack. Eugene peterson backtracks on samesex marriage religion. Houston professor of spiritual theology at regent college. Eat this, not that is not exactly a diet, but a caloriecounters guide that could help you lose weight by making healthier choices.
Described as a contemporary rendering of the bible from the original languages, crafted to present its tone, rhythm, events, and ideas in everyday language, this. Mar 18, 2011 i recently finished the second book in eugene petersons conversation series. A good place to start is with eugene peterson, the author of the controversial bible paraphrase the message. Mar 24, 2009 i took a break from reading gitta serenys weighty tome on albert speer this weekend to read eugene peterson s relatively recent book eat this book which takes its title from one of johns visions in revelation 10. Nov 20, 2018 in the same issue of leadership journal eugene peterson, another favorite pastorauthor of mine, was interviewed. They felt spiritually uplifting as they tackled tough issues and talked about gods love and forgiveness. Jun 20, 2008 laity lodge asks eugene peterson to tell us about the difference between studying and reading the bible. In addition to being a poet, author, and scholar, dr. Undoubtedly, peterson is a storyteller, one who draws the reader into his reflections on a lifetime as a pastor, not as a job, but as a true vocation. The opening page of the christian text for living, the bible, tells us that the entire cosmos and every living creature in it are brought into being by words. In the same issue of leadership journal eugene peterson, another favorite pastorauthor of mine, was interviewed.
Youngs the shack, a book that is currently well within the top. A conversation on growing up in christ 2010 is the final book in the 5volume spiritual theology series by eugene peterson. Eat this book a conversation in the art of spirital readi ng by eugene h. Eugene peterson wrote a blurb for rob bells new book on hell. I recently finished the second book in eugene peterson s conversation series. Eat this book, study guide 9780802832634 by eugene h. Eat this book challenges us to read the scriptures on their own terms, as god. Eugene peterson ought to study gods word, love gods word, continue in gods word, and repent from the harm and confusion that his book the message has caused in opposition to gods word. I appreciated how peterson moves from the big picture of spiritual theology to an exploration of the role of scripture in spiritual growth because i believe that grounding spiritual experience in the truth of the word of god is essential. I had just published a small book about the college experience and was taking a summer class from peterson at regent. It is a rather strange and wandering book in which peterson meanders through a wide variety of topics having to do with the theme of scripture. Americas largest christian book chain, threatened to ban his books if he didnt affirm a traditional view. I got the study guide in hope of using it to lead a study on the main book.
Oct 14, 2018 in this short excerpt from his book the jesus way, eugene peterson encourages christians to attend not only to the the truth and the life of jesus, but also to the way of jesusand he explains why he believes that the way often followed by north american christianity and its consumerdriven churches is not the jesus way at all. Eat this book 2006 is the second book in the series. Eat this book what eugene peterson taught us about the. A conversation in the art of spiritual reading by eugene h. As any editor would say, a book must show, not just tell. A candid interview with eugene peterson churchleaders. His comments in a recent interview are worth noticing, because it points to a problem. This is a fan page, posted by fans, about the pastor, author, poet, and professor of spirituality.
Or do we read it in order to listen to god and respond in prayer and obedience. The holy community at table with holy scripture, theology today april 1999, pages 517. This book is the fruit of decades of reading, pondering, conversing about, praying over, and living this story. Eat this book encourages the art of the reading the bible so that it becomes a text for living and growing, not just thinking or behaving, and recasts the ancient discipline of lectio divina spiritual reading for a postmodern culture. Eugene peterson explains the difference between studying and reading the bible. The second part of petersons momentous fivevolume work on spiritual theology, eat this book challenges us to read the scriptures on their own. Rob bell and anyone else who is baptized is my brother or my sister. Do we read the bible for information about god and salvation, for principles and truths that we can use to live better. Eugene petersons landmark spiritual theology series is foundational reading for the twentyfirst century church.
Eugene peterson has written a magnificent book about how to read the bible. I recently finished the second book in eugene petersons conversation series. Includes a comparison of quotes from the message with corresponding scriptures in other bible versions the message and the new age. Petersons mystic musings aside, heres a far more accurate assessment concerning why you should stay away from the shack by tim challies. When the apostle john encountered an angel reading the word of god, the angel interrupted him with instructions. How do we read the bible as a living book speaking to us and shaping us in our everyday living. Jul 21, 2017 in a recent interview, eugene peterson, a former pastor and author best known for his paraphrase of the bible the message, came out in support of gay marriage, saying he would marry a gay couple if he were still pastoring and that, in the churches hes pastored, i dont think we ever made a big deal about it. He is careful not to agree with bell, but makes it very hard to disagree with him. Author, poet, pastor and professor eugene peterson charms his audience as he recalls his effort to translate the bible into the message, an interpretation geared for modern readers. Peterson, including a long obedience in the same direction. But, as proof of the attitude eugene peterson has towards gods word, the bible, i will conclude this email with eugene peterson s own words, in a.
I took a break from reading gitta serenys weighty tome on albert speer this weekend to read eugene petersons relatively recent book eat this book which takes its title from one of johns visions in revelation 10. Eat this book 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. Eat this book by eugene peterson, 9780340954898, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Houston professor of spiritual theology at regent college in vancouver, british columbia. Peterson informs the reader about the importance of how we read the bible and not just that we read it. Eugene, i understand that at one time you were a pastor. Exegesis doesnt take charge of the text and impose superior knowledge to it. In them, peterson endeavors to make reading the bible personal, relational, and transformational. Laity lodge asks eugene peterson to tell us about the difference between studying and reading the bible. At heart, though, the book is an attempt to convince the reader of the importance of reading. Though fictional, this books objective is the redefinition of god.
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