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Tell It Slant: A Conversation on the Language of Jesus in His Stories and Prayers
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, strengthen their awareness, and nurture their efforts to make all speech a blessing.
Hardcover, 287 pages
Published
October 1st 2008
by William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
(first published September 1st 2008)
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Aug 09, 2011
Chauncey Lattimer
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This is the second of the four books in Peterson's grouping that I have read. I enjoyed Eat This Book, but must admit that Tell it Slant was even better. The way that Peterson made the travel to Jerusalem come alive as a time of personal sharing - theology on the road - was very rewarding. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in hearing the words of Jesus in context. The last part of the book, dealing with Jesus' prayers, was also a refreshing experience. Peterson has got it t...more
The fourth book in Peterson's Pentateuch of spiritual theology, this one explores the narratives that Jesus tells on the road to Jerusalem. Jesus spent his early ministry in Galilee (according to the 3 synoptics) and when it was time for his passion he told his disciples that they must travel to Jerusalem. To get to Jerusalem from Galilee they had to pass through Samaria - a land where Jews were reluctant to go, a place where Jesus would be an alien. All 3 synoptic texts explore this "travel nar...more
I’ve been reading the fourth book in Eugene Peterson’s Spiritual Theology series called Tell It Slant (borrowing the title from an Emily Dickinson poem). Peterson, like ususal, has a gift for expressing the depths of Christ in ways that are quite ordinary, relatable, livable — much like Jesus in his ministry.
So far in the read, Peterson has been writing about the gift of language and how Jesus used language to inspire life and relationship with God the Father. We live in several genres of langua...more
So far in the read, Peterson has been writing about the gift of language and how Jesus used language to inspire life and relationship with God the Father. We live in several genres of langua...more
This is the fourth book in a series, although each book can be read by itself as they do not really build on one another. I have greatly enjoyed each book in the series. Reading Eugene Peterson is a delight. His books give the feel that he is speaking right to you, having a conversation with you. The first half of this book focuses on Jesus' stories, all lifted from his encounters while traveling to Jerusalem in the middle section of Luke's gospel. These stories arose in everyday life as a respo...more
I love how much Eugene Peterson values words and how he so simply uses the words of Jesus to give me a whole new, simplified take on prayer and on the parables. I really liked this book a lot, but only gave it four stars because there were a few portions that were really dry.
I wanted to be able to give this book more stars. I had really high expectations, which were partly met but partly not. I found places in this book where I felt Peterson spoke with great insight and poignancy, but at other times I felt like he lacked focus. This is probably his writing style, which is quite different from many pastors/theological writers. I like his emphasis on how the language of Jesus was everyday, ordinary speech and not some special, divine "talk" that he used to speak about...more
Nov 05, 2011
Eric
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Picked this up today at the library book sale. I enjoyed the first two book in his Spiritual Theology series and I am looking forward to this volume on the parables and how Jesus communicated.
i'm such a nerd for this kind of book, and i loved it. it talks about the way Jesus talks and tells stories, which just gives more insight into who he is and what he's about! so cool!
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Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places
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The Jesus Way
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Short review: I really like the way that Peterson teaches. He walks you through scripture narratively. You understand the story, what it means, its background. He teaches theology, linguistics, culture, philosophy, etc along the way and at the end you feel like you have been in the presence of wisdom.
Short review: I really like the way that Peterson teaches. He walks you through scripture narratively. You understand the story, what it means, its background. He teaches theology, linguistics, culture, philosophy, etc along the way and at the end you feel like you have been in the presence of wisdom.
The thesis didn't deliver as promised, but I found this an interesting book.
I got about 1/2 way through and lost interest. I'd read some quotes referenced by another author but just couldn't get into the full book.
Lots of good stuff, but I found myself sometimes feeling bogged down. Every sentence was heavy with thought. I have never taken this long to read a book, but found I had to be in the right frame of mind to focus and concentrate on it. Wonderful spiritual insights, but be prepared to work and take it in small chunks.
My least favorite of this series however there are places that he nails it. His description of tax payers in our society and the great need of them in our congregations was amazing. Still I think he is the author that is able to talk about spirituality with the scope and depth that it deserves.
I'm reading this book a little each night and finding that Peterson (the translator of The Message) really opens up the Gospel of Luke and Jesus's parables. It's good enough I bought a copy for someone.
Later: Had to return to the library. Will get again later. JM
Later: Had to return to the library. Will get again later. JM
Excellent discussion of how Jesus used story to may his teaching hit home and helpful exposition of Jesus' parables found in Luke's travel narrative. Peterson always brings a unique pastoral perspective borne of much thought and experience.
I need more time to process this book.
Its meditations on language, prayer and parable must be lived; they are far from being informational.
Again, I will reread this and review it at that time.
Its meditations on language, prayer and parable must be lived; they are far from being informational.
Again, I will reread this and review it at that time.
Each of these books by Peterson have been so instructive me, as a Christ-follower, and as a writer.
I always glean so much from Peterson. He is a brillant writer and theologian.
Nov 12, 2008
Christopher Oakes
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Fourth in a series
Awesome as ususal!
Eugene Peterson is one of those mentors-from-a-distance for me. His depth, insight, and amazing mastery of language always feeds my soul and informs how I live, pastor, and write. This fourth book in his spiritual theology series is every bit as good as the ones that came before it. In this study of the parables and prayers of Jesus, Peterson draws out the way that Jesus talks about God with non-religious people. In addition to the insights he draws from the parables and prayers themselves, Pete...more
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Eugene H. Peterson is a pastor, scholar, author, and poet. For many years he was James M. Houston Professor of Spiritual Theology at Regent College. He also served as founding pastor of Christ Our King Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, Maryland. He has written over thirty books, including Gold Medallion Book Award winner The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language a contemporary translation of t...more
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