Living the Resurrection - by Eugene H Peterson (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

God made you for resurrection life.

Work. Food. Friendship. Does Jesus' Resurrection mean something for them? Eugene Peterson, respected pastor and creator of The Message, answers with a resounding YES.

Dive deep with Peterson into the Gospel stories of the Resurrection. Experience the wonder through the eyes of the biblical witnesses. Discover how the practices and perspectives of resurrection life transform your daily job, your daily meals, and your daily relationships. Both theological and practical, Peterson's contemplations will move you from Easter Sunday to resurrection life and teach you:

• The centrality of the resurrection to a Christian's spiritual formation
• How to revitalize your faith by connecting it to your everyday life
• The importance of community in combatting spiritual passivity

Living the Resurrection is perfect for reading and discussing with a group, where you can begin to share life--life to the full--the way God intended it.

About the Author

Eugene H. Peterson was a pastor for thirty years, as well as a theologian and scholar of biblical languages. The author of more than thirty books, he is best known for The Message Bible, his translation of the Bible into contemporary, poetic language. His ministry as a pastor and his writings on theology and spirituality have shaped generations of Christians.