Eat This Book

A Conversation on the Art of Spiritual Reading

By: Eugene H. Peterson

Narrated by: Grover Gardner

Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

©2006 Eugene H. Peterson (P)2007 christianaudio.com

Why Read The Footnotes?

Eugene Peterson is one of my all-time favorite authors, and pastors. I have been deeply influenced by his work. This is a great book, however, the author reads each footnote reference; breaking the cadence, and rhythm of the book. I was unable to finish listening to it because of this distraction. I will purchase a hardcopy to finish it.

A Call To Make the Bible Part of You

What made the experience of listening to Eat This Book the most enjoyable?

Eugene Peterson as always has insightful and sometimes searing thoughts regarding the Bible and living the Christian life. At times it drags, but then, bam, he hits you between the eyes with a concept. Well worth hanging in and listening to the whole thing.

Who was your favorite character and why?

N/A

What aspect of Grover Gardner’s performance would you have changed?

I do not care for the narrator's voice or his accent. It actually made me hesitate to order the next book, Christ Plays In Ten Thousand Places, but the material is good enough that I was willing to endure the narrator.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This book will force you to examine your life as a Christian.

Regret: Listen to Sample FIRST

I was excited to hear this book as I had read it years ago and LOVED it. However, the reader sounds so snooty I couldn’t bear to listen. This is a book of COMPASSION of our God and needs to be read with passion.

Most helpful book on translation!

This is the most helpful book on translation I have ever studied. Truly made me understand it to its deepest and most human core. It's a must read for anyone interested in Bible translation and the many ways it's done and promoted today.

Ohhhh!! What an Eye Opener!

I have read the Word for years and finally I can see that it is alive! life giving and for every day life.

Thank you for the extraordinary work that was done to write this book.

His grace is sufficient.

Good audio version of an excellent book

Peterson has helped many people to better understand the Bible by making the language more approachable. In this book, he spends time explaining why he was led to create his well-known Message version of the Bible and also how he approaches reading and understanding scripture. His writing is understandable and works well as an audio book as he tends to write in down-to-earth language. It is the same approach he uses for translating the Bible itself. This is definitely worth the time.

We’re from Detroit!

My pastor mentioned this book during a sermon recently and it intrigued me so I added it to my list. What an incredible blessing!!! I learned so much from his incredible research and analysis- and I feel I’ll be using the “we’re from Detroit” story frequently! Wonderful book and narration - strongly recommend!

Classic

For anyone who wants to go deeper in God’s word, this text is both profound and accessible, a true Christian classic.

OMG

I LOVE pETERSON, run with horses is another favorite. pls contact to discuss now or later

Thought provoking

Love it. this book is transformational. It makes you reconsider your own practices and intentions.