Tell It Slant: A Conversation on the Language of Jesus in His Stories and Prayers - Hardcover

Peterson, Eugene H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0802829546 ISBN 13: 9780802829542

Publisher: Eerdmans Pub Co, 2008

Synopsis

In this work, Peterson explores how Jesus used language--he was earthy, not abstract; metaphorical, not dogmatic. "Tell It Slant" promises to deepen Christians' understanding of Jesus' words

About this title

Review

"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)"Continuing his series of 'conversations' in spiritual theology, prolific author, pastor, and theologian Eugene Peterson provides an intimate look at Jesus' words. . . . Peterson's greatest gift is his ability to write about such ideas as sin, repentance, grace, and glory in masterfully simple -- and concrete -- ways."Peter W. Marty"If books were priced according to the linguistic care with which their sentences were assembled, this volume would be priceless. Peterson strikes forcefully at theological abstraction and sentimental godtalk, offering a provocative treatise on the conversational giftedness of Jesus. . . . A compendium of marvelous insights for rethinking our own expressions of faith.""Booklist""Valuable to Christian readers striving to make faith more than a Sunday ritual."

Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Continuing his series of 'conversations' in spiritual theology, prolific author, pastor, and theologian Eugene Peterson provides an intimate look at Jesus' words. . . . Peterson's greatest gift is his ability to write about such ideas as sin, repentance, grace, and glory in masterfully simple -- and concrete -- ways." Peter W. Marty "If books were priced according to the linguistic care with which their sentences were assembled, this volume would be priceless. Peterson strikes forcefully at theological abstraction and sentimental godtalk, offering a provocative treatise on the conversational giftedness of Jesus. . . . A compendium of marvelous insights for rethinking our own expressions of faith." Booklist "Valuable to Christian readers striving to make faith more than a Sunday ritual."

"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)
"Continuing his series of 'conversations' in spiritual theology, prolific author, pastor, and theologian Eugene Peterson provides an intimate look at Jesus' words. . . . Peterson's greatest gift is his ability to write about such ideas as sin, repentance, grace, and glory in masterfully simple and concrete ways."
Peter W. Marty
"If books were priced according to the linguistic care with which their sentences were assembled, this volume would be priceless. Peterson strikes forcefully at theological abstraction and sentimental godtalk, offering a provocative treatise on the conversational giftedness of Jesus. . . . A compendium of marvelous insights for rethinking our own expressions of faith."
"Booklist""Valuable to Christian readers striving to make faith more than a Sunday ritual.""

"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)
"Continuing his series of 'conversations' in spiritual theology, prolific author, pastor, and theologian Eugene Peterson provides an intimate look at Jesus' words. . . . Peterson's greatest gift is his ability to write about such ideas as sin, repentance, grace, and glory in masterfully simple and concrete ways."
Peter W. Marty
"If books were priced according to the linguistic care with which their sentences were assembled, this volume would be priceless. Peterson strikes forcefully at theological abstraction and sentimental godtalk, offering a provocative treatise on the conversational giftedness of Jesus. . . . A compendium of marvelous insights for rethinking our own expressions of faith."
"Booklist"
"Valuable to Christian readers striving to make faith more than a Sunday ritual."
"Bibliotheca Sacra"
As an aid toward growth in godliness this book is highly recommended.
"Interpretation"
" Tell it Slant "is nourishment for the mind and spirit. It shows us, rather than simply tells us, how language, by being down to earth, respectful of the images, metaphors, and quirky details of daily life, can evoke the gift of God s presence. This journey into the conversational genius of Jesus in his parables and prayers will inspire readers to go and do likewise.
"Choice"
Peterson is a skilled storyteller, and he keeps his stories simple, short, and to the point. . . . Recommended.
"Christian Century"
Peterson, a master with language himself, looks at Jesus use of language. . . . Preachers especially will find themselves returning to Peterson s imaginative expositions of Jesus words and encounters.
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Publishers Weekly (starred review)
-Continuing his series of 'conversations' in spiritual theology, prolific author, pastor, and theologian Eugene Peterson provides an intimate look at Jesus' words. . . . Peterson's greatest gift is his ability to write about such ideas as sin, repentance, grace, and glory in masterfully simple -- and concrete -- ways.-

Peter W. Marty
-If books were priced according to the linguistic care with which their sentences were assembled, this volume would be priceless. Peterson strikes forcefully at theological abstraction and sentimental godtalk, offering a provocative treatise on the conversational giftedness of Jesus. . . . A compendium of marvelous insights for rethinking our own expressions of faith.-

Booklist
-Valuable to Christian readers striving to make faith more than a Sunday ritual.-

Bibliotheca Sacra
-As an aid toward growth in godliness this book is highly recommended.-

Interpretation
-Tell it Slant is nourishment for the mind and spirit. It shows us, rather than simply tells us, how language, by being down to earth, respectful of the images, metaphors, and quirky details of daily life, can evoke the gift of God's presence. This journey into the conversational genius of Jesus in his parables and prayers will inspire readers to 'go and do likewise.'-

Choice
-Peterson is a skilled storyteller, and he keeps his stories simple, short, and to the point. . . . Recommended.-

Christian Century
-Peterson, a master with language himself, looks at Jesus' use of language. . . . Preachers especially will find themselves returning to Peterson's imaginative expositions of Jesus' words and encounters.-

About the Author

Eugene H. Peterson was a longtime pastor and is professor emeritus of spiritual theology at Regent College, Vancouver, British Columbia. His many other acclaimed books include The Contemplative Pastor, Eat This Book, The Jesus Way

Edition details

• Publisher: Eerdmans Pub Co
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802829546
• ISBN 13: 9780802829542
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 287