B-format edition of book two of Eugene Peterson's landmark Spiritual Theology series; foundational reading for the twenty-first century church.

Continuing Peterson's major evaluation of contemporary Christian spirituality, EAT THIS BOOK focuses on spiritual reading. Taking its title from the angel's 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.

EBook edition of book two of Eugene Peterson's landmark Spiritual Theology series; foundational reading for the twenty-first century church.

Peterson's 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, Peterson's '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

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.

"Eat This Book" by Eugene Peterson explores the art of spiritual reading, focusing on Scripture's benefits and challenges. Suitable for both academic and lay audiences.

Eugene Peterson

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Copyright

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Preface

1. “The Forbidding Discipline of Spiritual Reading”

I. Eat This Book

2. The Holy Family at Table with Holy Scripture

3. Scripture As Text: Learning What God Reveals

4. Scripture As Form: Following the Way of Jesus

5. Scripture As Script: Playing Our Part in the Spirit

II. Lectio Divina

6. Caveat Lector

7. "Ears Thou Hast Dug for Me"

III. The Company of Translators

8. God's Secretaries

9. The Message

Appendix: Some Writers on Spiritual Reading

Index of Subjects and Names

Index of Scripture References

Peterson, Eugene

Peterson's 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, Peterson's '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

"Eat This Book" by Eugene Peterson explores spiritual reading and the challenges of engaging with Scripture. Ideal for both scholars and lay readers, it combines deep insights with relatable experiences.

\["An essential book for all Christians","Eugene Peterson shows how to read in a spiritual way","You'll gain a new dimension of reading God's word"\]

Peterson's 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, Peterson's '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

A definitive book for Christians, Eugene Peterson shares instructions on how you can read as a spiritual practice.

__Eugene Peterson__ was a pastor, author, scholar and poet. He grew up in Montana and earned his B.A. in philosophy from Seattle Pacific University, his S.T.B. from New York Theological Seminary, and his M.A. in Semitic languages from Johns Hopkins University. He served as a pastor for 29 years and then became Professor Emeritus of Spiritual Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, retiring in 2006.

Eugene Peterson is perhaps best known for his book THE MESSAGE: THE BIBLE IN CONTEMPORARY LANGUAGE and is also known for his involvement in the Renovaré spiritual formation movement. The books in his spiritual theology series, including THE JESUS WAY and PRACTISE RESURRECTION, are widely acclaimed.

After retiring from full-time teaching, Eugene and his wife Jan lived in the Big Sky Country of rural Montana. Eugene Peterson died in October 2018.

A Conversation in the Art of Spiritual Reading

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