Tell all the Truth but tell it slant---Success in Cirrcuit lies
Too bright for our infirm Delight
The Truth's superb surprise
As Lightening to the Children eased
With explanation kind
The Truth must dazzle gradually
Or every man be blind--- Emily Dickinson
Eugene H Peterson his 'conversations' of Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places, Eat this Book and The Jesus Way with Tell it Slant: a Conversation on the Language of Jesus in His Stories and Prayers.
Peterson has become one of my favorite authors. His way of writing and command of language takes theology into a 'can't-put-it-down' style. His insight into the stories and prayers of Jesus bring new understanding to the reader. Peterson draws you in and allows you to experience Christ in a whole new way.
In first half of Tell it Slant, Peterson focuses on the parables of Jesus recorded in Luke, parables told on the travel narrative as Jesus heads to Jerusalem. These parables 'dazzle gradually' and help us understand the Kingdom of God but also how Jesus used language in between life and ministry.
In the second half of his book, Peterson takes us to the language of Jesus through His prayers. he focuses on six prayers combining the words on the cross as one ultimate prayer. Peterson is passionate that we don't need seminars on 'how to pray', we simply need to follow Christ's lead for prayer is at the very heart of our existence.
I'd rate this book up there with Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places. Once you get into the rhythm of Eugene Peterson's writing you are compelled to read on and you better off for it as well. 5 Stars.
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