Reversed Thunder

The Revelation of John and the Praying Imagination

By: Eugene H. Peterson

Narrated by: Arthur Morey

The book of Revelation made accessible by one of today’s most trusted theological minds: Eugene Peterson.

If you are daunted by Revelation’s complexity or confused by its claims, Reversed Thunder brings one of the most difficult-to-understand texts in the Bible into clear view. Eugene Peterson’s eloquent meditation takes a Jesus-centered lens to Saint John’s futuristic vision, in a grounded reading that engages the spiritual imagination, awakens hope for the future, and interprets the truth of these last words on scripture, Christ, church, worship, evil, prayer, salvation, and heaven.

Peterson writes not as an end-times speculator but as a pastor-poet, translating Revelation’s sometimes abstract imagery and symbols of eschatology into fresh insights for all believers. This commentary reveals itself to be a definitive resource on the topics of end times theology, apocalypse, eschatology, and faithful living today.

Not your common book on the second coming

This is a great book on Revelation. It is not a map or chart of dates and times. It’s a meditation on our relationship with Jesus and our waiting for His return.

Meandering Ruminations

Disappointing. I understand Peterson didn't write a timeline of Revelation, but he hops all over the place to support his eisegesis. Revelation is the unveiling of Jesus Christ, not the unveiling of John as a poet. I couldn't finish Reversed Thunder.