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Having already written Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places and Eat This Book as the first two volumes of his five-book series on spiritual theology, Eugene Peterson continues his theological conversation with the church in The Jesus Way. Here he considers all the ways that Jesus is the Way compared to the distorted ways the modern American church has chosen to follow. // Arguing that the way Jesus leads and the way we follow are symbiotic, Peterson begins with an extensive study of how the ways of those who came before Christ — Abraham, Moses, David, Elijah, Isaiah of Jerusalem, and Isaiah of the Exile — revealed and prepared the "way of the Lord" that became complete in Jesus. He then challenges the ways of the contemporary American church, showing in stark relief how what we have chosen to focus on — consumerism, celebrity, charisma, and so on — obliterates what is unique in the Jesus way. // A stunning analysis of the gap between the personal Jesus and the impersonal modern church, The Jesus Way: A Conversation on the Ways That Jesus Is the Way is sure to engender debate and to inspire a movement back to the true way of Christ.
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"A thoughtful look through Bible history and how people interacted with God, and later Christ. Somewhat random, but full of interesting history I've never heard before - a lot of culture and history to fill in more of the story of each person wrote about. I'm becoming a big fan of Peterson's writing."
— Greg (4 out of 5 stars)
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“As with Peterson’s other volumes, The Jesus Way is marked by his careful, informed interpretation of biblical texts. Peterson is a biblical theologian and pastor in mind and heart. He also writes with precision and clarity.”
— Living Church magazine -
“Eminently readable. Recommended.”
— Choice -
“Profound scholarship and spiritual wisdom…Soak yourself in The Jesus Way.”
— Dallas Willard, professor of philosophy, University of Southern California -
“No one simply reads or, worse yet, skims Peterson. One ponders Peterson, as Peterson ponders the Bible.”
— Scot McKnight, New Testament scholar and professor, Northern Baptist Theological Seminary
Jesus Way Listener Reviews
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" This was a book to read slowly and ponder. "
— Libby, 1/12/2014 -
" The book opened my eyes because it said things I ways, I'd not viewed them before. "
— Susie, 12/18/2013 -
" the section on the penitential psalms are worth the book. I don't believe there where 2 Isaiahs but in all the book is good "
— Mark, 12/10/2013 -
" The intro alone is gripping and indicting. As a whole this is an excellent work of spiritual theology, with some beautifully written portions. "
— Timothy, 10/26/2012 -
" I am rereading this because I am going to a conference in San Antonio which is based on this book. Once again Peterson inspires me to try to live like Jesus. "
— Jane, 9/19/2011 -
" Eugene Peterson is not for the weak! This book will make you think about your Christian walk in new ways. You will find yourself re-reading paragraphs and letting them sink in before going on. It's worth it! "
— Jay, 9/8/2011 -
" Second read through this. The whole series was stunning. "
— Phil, 8/11/2011 -
" This book started my sy search of the life of St. Paul. Wow. "
— John, 6/3/2011 -
" Some new perspectives that I enjoyed...Eugene peterson is a good writer and comes at the subject from a personal, human point of view. Worth the time and effort to read. "
— Bob, 4/5/2011 -
" Very clear overview of His way. "
— Ruth, 4/1/2011 -
" Some new perspectives that I enjoyed...Eugene peterson is a good writer and comes at the subject from a personal, human point of view. Worth the time and effort to read. "
— Bob, 2/23/2011 -
" the section on the penitential psalms are worth the book. I don't believe there where 2 Isaiahs but in all the book is good "
— Mark, 2/13/2011 -
" This book is so amazing! It compares the WAY Jesus did things to the Way others & the church today does things.<br/>Highly recommend!!! "
— Michael, 8/18/2009 -
" The book opened my eyes because it said things I ways, I'd not viewed them before. "
— Susie, 7/4/2009 -
" I am rereading this because I am going to a conference in San Antonio which is based on this book. Once again Peterson inspires me to try to live like Jesus. "
— Jane, 6/5/2009 -
" The intro alone is gripping and indicting. As a whole this is an excellent work of spiritual theology, with some beautifully written portions. "
— Timothy, 3/22/2009 -
" This was a book to read slowly and ponder. "
— Libby, 12/22/2008 -
" Eugene Peterson is not for the weak! This book will make you think about your Christian walk in new ways. You will find yourself re-reading paragraphs and letting them sink in before going on. It's worth it! "
— Jay, 5/27/2008
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.