Peterson draws readers into a fascinating conversation on the nature of language, the ancient practice of "lectio divina," and the role of Scripture translations. Included also is the inside story behind Peterson's own popular Bible translation, "The Message."
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. With warmth and wisdom Peterson offers greatly needed, down-to-earth counsel on spiritual reading. 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; included here is the inside story behind Peterson?'s own popular Bible translation, The Message.
Product Details
EAT THIS BK
Format: Paperback
Pages: 200
Product Weight: 0.50 lbs
Author: Peterson, Eugene H.
Publication Date: 2009-09-01
Language: English
Publisher: WILLIAM B EERDMANS PUB CO
Dewey Decimal Classification: 220.071
Number of Units in Package: 1
ISBN: 9780802864901