Eat This Book: A Conversation in the Art of Spiritual Reading by Eugene Peterson

Description: Eat This Book by Eugene Peterson Book two of Eugene Petersons landmark Spiritual Theology series; foundational reading for the twenty-first century church. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Continuing Petersons major evaluation of contemporary Christian spirituality, EAT THIS BOOK focuses on spiritual reading.Taking its title from the angels instruction to John in the book of Revelation: Take it and eat it; it will be bitter in your stomach, but sweet as honey in your mouth, EAT THIS BOOK discusses the benefits of reading Scripture and the challenges of engaging with it today.As with other books in the series, EAT THIS BOOK is written for both academic and lay audiences. Challenging but rewarding, it combines first-rate scholarship with illustrations drawn from raw human experience. Notes Continues Petersons evaluation of contemporary Christian spirituality, this focuses on spiritual reading. Author Biography Eugene Peterson is a pastor, scholar, writer and poet. As author of The Message, the multi-million-selling contemporary-language paraphrase of the Bible, he is one of the bestselling and most respected Christian authors in the world today. He was Professor Emeritus of Spiritual Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia until retiring in 2006. Review Petersons exposition of lectio divina is one of the fullest to appear in recent years... A worthy sequel to his 2004 hit CHRIST PLAYS IN TEN THOUSAND PLACES - Publishers WeeklyA tour de force in spiritual theology, combining incisive cultural analysis and biblical exposition with a sweeping and engaging vision of the Christian life (for CHRIST PLAYS IN TEN THOUSAND PLACES) - Christianity TodayRich, generous, and wise, Petersons conversation will help readers at every stage of faith to live their faith more deeply (for CHRIST PLAYS IN TEN THOUSAND PLACES) - Publishers WeeklyEugene Peterson is an authoritative voice in the spiritual theology field and well worth listening to. - Franciscan Promotional B-format edition of book two of Eugene Petersons landmark Spiritual Theology series; foundational reading for the twenty-first century church. Long Description Continuing Petersons major evaluation of contemporary Christian spirituality, EAT THIS BOOK focuses on spiritual reading.Taking its title from the angels instruction to John in the book of Revelation: Take it and eat it; it will be bitter in your stomach, but sweet as honey in your mouth, EAT THIS BOOK discusses the benefits of reading Scripture and the challenges of engaging with it today.As with other books in the series, EAT THIS BOOK is written for both academic and lay audiences. Challenging but rewarding, it combines first-rate scholarship with illustrations drawn from raw human experience. Review Quote Petersons exposition of lectio divina is one of the fullest to appear in recent years... A worthy sequel to his 2004 hit CHRIST PLAYS IN TEN THOUSAND PLACES - Publishers Weekly A tour de force in spiritual theology, combining incisive cultural analysis and biblical exposition with a sweeping and engaging vision of the Christian life (for CHRIST PLAYS IN TEN THOUSAND PLACES) - Christianity Today Rich, generous, and wise, Petersons conversation will help readers at every stage of faith to live their faith more deeply (for CHRIST PLAYS IN TEN THOUSAND PLACES) - Publishers Weekly Eugene Peterson is an authoritative voice in the spiritual theology field and well worth listening to. - Franciscan Promotional "Headline" Book two of Eugene Petersons landmark Spiritual Theology series; foundational reading for the twenty-first century church. Details ISBN0340954892 Pages 208 ISBN-10 0340954892 ISBN-13 9780340954898 Format Paperback Subtitle A Conversation in the Art of Spiritual Reading Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 248 Media Book Author Eugene Peterson Year 2008 Publication Date 2008-07-17 Short Title Eat This Book Language English UK Release Date 2008-07-17 Publisher John Murray Press Imprint Hodder Faith Audience General AU Release Date 2008-08-31 NZ Release Date 2008-08-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14414499;

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