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The Invitation: A Simple Guide to the Bible
Written by Eugene H. Peterson
Narrated by Eugene H. Peterson
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The Invitation features Eugene's thoughtful introductions from "The Message".
Each passage offers fresh insights that provide a new perspective on timeless truths, while key Scriptures complement each section - all of which is wrapped in Eugene's warm, personable style that encourages and inspires. Readers will encounter a profound overview of the Bible that invites them to delve deeper into God's Word.
©2008 Eugene H Petersen; (P)2008 Oasis Audio
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Eugene H. Peterson
Eugene H. Peterson, translator of The Message Bible (17 million sold), authored more than 30 books, including the spiritual classics A Long Obedience in the Same Direction and Run with the Horses. He earned his BA in Philosophy from Seattle Pacific University, his STB from New York Theological Seminary, and his MA in Semitic Languages from John Hopkins University. He also held several honorary doctoral degrees. In 1962, Peterson was founding pastor of Christ Our King Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) in Bel Air, Maryland, where he and his wife, Jan, served for 29 years before retiring in 1991. Peterson held the title of professor emeritus of spiritual theology at Regent College, British Columbia, from 1998 until his death in 2018.
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Reviews for The Invitation
Rating: 4.184210526315789 out of 5 stars
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Amazing! I will listen to it again for sure. Really useful to show you how can what you read be meaningful.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Great book with a very intentional resume to every book in the Bible.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Beautiful overview of the Bible, broken out into individual books and/or themes.