Book description
Eugene Peterson's Spiritual Theology series provides a completely fresh
evaluation of Christian Spirituality, past, present and future. The
bestselling author of THE MESSAGE draws on the very latest scholarship
and understanding of biblical revelation, and will represent the most
thorough and significant work on contemporary Christian Spirituality by
an evangelical author. Most writings in the field of spiritual theology
represent mere dabblings. The more significant endeavours are
impenetrably academic. Petrson's masterwork, which has been years in the
making, is designed for those who are comfortable with being stretched,
as well as pastors, academics and lay leaders. CHRIST PLAYS IN TEN
THOUSAND PLACES is Book One in a five-part series, and concentrates on
'clearing the playing field', evaluating Spirituality as it is
understood today. Eugene Peterson is 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 Renovar?© spiritual formation movement. The books in his
spiritual theology series, including THE JESUS WAY and PRACTISE
RESURRECTION, are widely acclaimed. Now retired from full-time teaching,
Eugene and his wife Jan live in the Big Sky Country of rural Montana.
