Jesus Way

A Conversation on the Ways that Jesus is the Way

By: Eugene Peterson

Narrated by: Grover Gardner

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.

©2007 Eugene H. Peterson (P)2009 christianaudio.com

Importance of following Christ

Excellent historical and biblical insight into why we as Christians are to pattern our lives after Jesus. It was an encouraging read and great voice.

Brilliant and practical

Many like Jesus and many think what he says is true. But few actually follow Jesus. This book will help you follow Jesus.

Excellent narration of a challenging book.

Eugene Peterson never fails to inspire me. I always want all my friends to read his books so we can discuss them together.
Grover Gardner is one of the best narrators I've ever heard.

Top 5 Biblical books for me

This book has made my top 5. I must have hard copy for my library.