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Read By: Grover Gardner Publisher: christianaudio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: June 2006 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781596442436

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

11

Longest Chapter Length:

94:31 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

07:22 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

36:21 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

38

Publisher Description

Eugene Peterson is convinced that the way we read the Bible is as important as that we read it. Do we read the Bible for information about God and salvation, for principles and “truths” that we can use to live better? Or do we read it in order to listen to God and respond in prayer and obedience? // The second part of Peterson’s momentous five-volume work on spiritual theology, 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. // Countering the widespread practice of using the Bible for self-serving purposes, Peterson here serves readers with a nourishing entrée into the formative, life-changing art of spiritual reading.

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"This is a great book to read if you're into Eugene Peterson's work. While considered by many (including myself) to be rather liberal in his theology, the academia in this book is nothing to scoff at. Peterson writes candidly and with a zeal for Scripture that any theologian can appreciate."

— Drew (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • “Peterson’s exposition of lectio divina is one of the fullest to appear in recent years…A worthy sequel to Peterson’s 2004 hit Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places.”

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “Gardner’s gentle vocal personality lends itself well to persuasion as he gives full value to the details of spiritual reading and encourages listeners to regain the lost art of biblical meditation.”

    — AudioFile
  • “Deep, stirring, luminous, even profound—if you are going to read one book about reading scripture, it should be this one.”

    — Lauren F. Winner, author of God Meets Girl and Real Sex
  • “Peterson encourages us to read the Bible as if were dogs gnawing on a bone. Eat This Book made me lick my chops.”

    — Gerald Sittser, author of A Grace Disguised

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " One of my favorites from Eugune. "

    — Luke, 2/20/2014
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    " Really enjoyable read. Great stuff on spiritual reading of the text. And, he's a great writer. The last part is about The Message, his paraphrase of the Bible. If that's not you're cup of tea, you can skip that. But the first 2/3 is fantastic. "

    — Shane, 2/6/2014
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    " A conversation in the art of spiritual reading. Rec. by Ann Voskamp. Rec. by Scripture Union blog. "The author of The Message tackles an important question: how can Bible reading and prayer become a genuine dialog with God?" Very thought provoking. "

    — Michelle, 2/6/2014
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    " A sort of primer on how to read the Bible, by the "translator" of the Message (and it includes a whole chapter on his philosophy and motivation to do the Message, which I found illuminating and helpful). Recommended to anyone who's been reading the Bible a long time. "

    — Alissa, 1/21/2014
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    " Read this nightly with husband. We enjoyed it - and learned a lot. I've read a couple of books by Peterson, would like to read more. Knowing the background of how The Message Bible came to be was interesting, too. "

    — Valerie, 1/18/2014
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    " Peterson is a smart guy. He talks about his passion for the Word, about the history of it and the story of how he had engaged others through creating the Message. "

    — Emily, 1/13/2014
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    " i'll start reading it whenever i can pry it from gordon's hands! "

    — Amy, 1/1/2014
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    " As I have written before. I cannot read anything by Peterson with experiencing delight, hope and joy. He explains why reading the Bible seriously and taking it into ourselves for examination and contemplation is and can be a joy. "

    — Charles, 10/2/2013
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    " Excellent book - enjoyed the beginning half more so than the end though. It was interesting to hear towards the end of the book the story of how Peterson came to write "The Message" translation of the Bible. "

    — Heather, 9/26/2013
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    " I've nearly purchased this book multiple times. Amy finally bought it, so I scored from the bedside table and read the first two chapters. Incredible. I love EP's style. "

    — Gordon, 1/28/2013
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    " It will change forever how you read/perceive the Bible. Lot's of history and background. Challenges notion of reading for our own gain as opposed to allowing it to form/transform us. Peterson is a deep thinker and a very good writer, most enjoyable. "

    — Greg, 12/12/2012

About Eugene H. Peterson

Eugene H. Peterson, (1932-2018) pastor, scholar, poet, and writer, was the author of more than twenty books, including The Contemplative Pastor. He founded Christ Our King Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, Maryland, and pastored that church for twenty-nine years. He was professor emeritus of spiritual theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia, and lived with his wife, Jan, in Montana. They had three children and six grandchildren.

About Grover Gardner

Grover Gardner (a.k.a. Tom Parker) is an award-winning narrator with over a thousand titles to his credit. Named one of the “Best Voices of the Century” and a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine, he has won three prestigious Audie Awards, was chosen Narrator of the Year for 2005 by Publishers Weekly, and has earned more than thirty Earphones Awards.