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Eugene H. Peterson (1932–2018)

Author of The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language

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Eugene H. Peterson was born in East Stanwood, Washington on November 6, 1932. He received a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Seattle Pacific University, a bachelor of sacred theology from New York Theological Seminary, and a master's degree in semitic languages from Johns Hopkins University. He founded Christ Our King Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, Maryland in 1962, where he served as pastor until retiring in 1991. He then became a professor of spiritual theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia until retiring in 2006. His first book, A Long Obedience in the Same Direction, was published in 1980. He wrote over 30 books including Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places, Eat This Book, Tell It Slant, As Kingfishers Catch Fire, and Every Step an Arrival. The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language won a Gold Medallion Book Award. He died from complications of heart failure and dementia on October 22, 2018 at the age of 85. (Bowker Author Biography) — biography from The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language… (more)
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The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language 2,278 copies, 16 reviews
A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society 2,037 copies, 10 reviews
The Message: The New Testament in Contemporary Language 1,361 copies, 6 reviews
Eat This Book: A Conversation in the Art of Spiritual Reading 1,338 copies, 15 reviews
Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places: A Conversation in Spiritual Theology 1,286 copies, 12 reviews
The Message//REMIX: The Bible in Contemporary Language 1,217 copies, 12 reviews
The Contemplative Pastor: Returning to the Art of Spiritual Direction 1,164 copies, 7 reviews
The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language (New Testament with Psalms… 1,145 copies, 3 reviews
Working the Angles: The Shape of Pastoral Integrity 1,042 copies, 4 reviews
Under the Unpredictable Plant: An Exploration in Vocational Holiness 774 copies, 7 reviews
Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work 729 copies, 3 reviews
Leap Over a Wall: Earthy Spirituality for Everyday Christians 722 copies, 10 reviews
The Jesus Way: A Conversation on the Ways That Jesus Is the Way 699 copies, 1 review
Run with the Horses: The Quest for Life at Its Best 677 copies, 3 reviews
Answering God: The Psalms as Tools for Prayer 586 copies, 4 reviews
The Pastor: A Memoir 585 copies, 7 reviews
Psalms (The Message) 542 copies, 1 review
Reversed Thunder: The Revelation of John and the Praying Imagination 525 copies, 6 reviews
Tell It Slant: A Conversation on the Language of Jesus in His Stories and… 461 copies, 2 reviews
Practice Resurrection: A Conversation on Growing up in Christ 397 copies, 2 reviews
The Unnecessary Pastor: Rediscovering the Call 377 copies, 1 review
Living the Resurrection: The Risen Christ in Everyday Life 377 copies, 2 reviews
Take and Read: Spiritual Reading: An Annotated List 320 copies, 1 review
Subversive Spirituality 307 copies, 2 reviews
The Message: Old Testament Wisdom Books 259 copies
The Message: The Book of Proverbs 244 copies, 2 reviews
Psalms: Prayers of the Heart (Lifeguide Bible Studies) 235 copies, 3 reviews
Traveling Light: Modern Meditations on St. Paul's Letter of Freedom 226 copies
As Kingfishers Catch Fire: A Conversation on the Ways of God Formed by the… 204 copies, 1 review
Where Your Treasure Is: Psalms That Summon You from Self to Community 176 copies, 1 review
Weddings, Funerals and Special Events: The Personal Ministry of Public… 173 copies, 1 review
The Message Old Testament Prophets: In Contemporary Language 172 copies, 2 reviews
The Wisdom of Each Other 171 copies, 1 review
Praying with the Psalms: A Year of Daily Prayers and Reflections on the… 171 copies
Living the Message: Daily Reflections with Eugene Peterson 165 copies
The Message of Hope 162 copies, 2 reviews
The Message Remix: New Testament In Contemporary Language 155 copies
Earth & Altar: The Community of Prayer in a Self-Bound Society 129 copies
First and Second Samuel (Westminster Bible Companion) 118 copies
The Message: Job: Led by Suffering to the Heart of God 116 copies
The Message: The Old Testament Books of Moses 107 copies
Like Dew Your Youth: Growing Up With Your Teenager 107 copies, 1 review
The Message: The Gospel of John in Contemporary Language 100 copies, 2 reviews
The Daily Message: Through the Bible in One Year 99 copies, 3 reviews
The Message//REMIX Solo: An Uncommon Devotional 99 copies
The Message: Solo: An Uncommon Devotional 93 copies
The Message Promise Book 89 copies
The Invitation: A Simple Guide to the Bible 85 copies
Eugene Peterson's pastoral library: Four books in one volume 78 copies
Praying with Jesus: A Year of Daily Prayers and Reflections on the Words… 72 copies
A year with Jesus : daily readings and meditations 71 copies, 1 review
My First Message: A Devotional Bible for Kids 68 copies
Eat This Book: Study Guide 67 copies
Stories for the Christian Year (Contributor; Editor) 66 copies
Stories of Jesus: From The Message 59 copies
Perseverance: A Long Obedience in the Same Direction (Christian Basics… 58 copies, 1 review
The Message of Christmas 58 copies, 1 review
The Message//REMIX Pause: A Daily Reading Bible 58 copies, 1 review
The Message Solo New Testament 57 copies
God's Message for Each Day: Wisdom from the Word of God 56 copies
His Unfolding Grace 53 copies
Epiphanies: Stories for the Christian Year 50 copies
The Message: The Old Testament History Books in Contemporary Language 49 copies
Conversations: The Message With Its Translator 44 copies, 2 reviews
A Long Obedience Journal 42 copies
Holy Luck 41 copies
The Christmas Troll 41 copies
Praying With the Prophets: A Year of Daily Prayers and Reflections on the… 38 copies
Promises, Promises, Promises (TH1NK) 37 copies
The Word Made Flesh: The Language of Jesus in His Stories and Prayers… 37 copies
The Message Three-Way Concordance: Word / Phrase / Synonym (Pathway… 36 copies
This Hallelujah Banquet: How the End of What We Were Reveals Who We Can Be 36 copies
The Jesus Way Study Guide 35 copies
Every Step an Arrival: A 90-Day Devotional for Exploring God's Word 32 copies
Praying With the Early Christians: A Year of Daily Prayers and Reflections… 31 copies
Sayings of Jesus (Message) 30 copies
A Year with the Psalms: 365 Meditations and Prayers 28 copies, 1 review
Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places (Study Guide) 28 copies
The Message Devotional Bible (Softcover): Featuring Notes and Reflections… 28 copies
Praying with Paul: A Year of Daily Prayers and Reflections on the Words of… 26 copies, 1 review
Tell It Slant, Study Guide 26 copies
Practice Resurrection Study Guide 26 copies
The Message: The Gospel of Mark (Message) 25 copies
Life at Its Best: A Guidebook for the Pilgrim Life 25 copies
God's Message of Christmas Love 24 copies
The Power of a Blessing: Words to Speak and Pray from the Message 23 copies, 1 review
Praying With Moses: A Year of Daily Prayers and Reflections on the Words… 22 copies
The Message: Catholic/Ecumenical Edition: The Bible in Contemporary… 21 copies
On living well : brief reflections on wisdom for walking in the way of… 21 copies
A Month of Sundays: Thirty-One Days of Wrestling with Matthew, Mark, Luke,… 20 copies
Life After High School: God's Advice for Grads (featuring the Message… 20 copies
Are You Talking to Me, God? 18 copies
The Gift: Reflections on Christian Ministry 18 copies
The Journey 16 copies, 1 review
Faith That Matters: 365 Devotions from Classic Christian Leaders 16 copies
Jesus Light of the World 16 copies
The Psalms: An Artist's Impression 15 copies
Forces Concealed in Quiet., 15 copies
Allegories of Heaven: An Artist Explores the Greatest Story Ever Told 15 copies
Leap Over a Wall Study Guide: Earthy Spirituality for Everyday Christians 13 copies, 1 review
Amazing Stories of the Bible (My First Message) 13 copies
Stories of Jesus (My First Message) 11 copies
The Message of Easter: According to Mark 11 copies
Growing up with your teenager 11 copies
The Message of Resurrection: Christ is Risen! 11 copies
The Message Concordance: Including Phrase and Synonym Finder 10 copies
The Message 100 Devotional Bible: The Story of God in Sequence 10 copies
A Message of Comfort and Hope: Help for the Hard Times 10 copies
The Quest: For Life at Its Best 10 copies
The Message Study Bible: Capturing the Notes and Reflections of Eugene H.… 10 copies
The Power of a Prayer: Words to Speak and Pray from the Message 9 copies
Run With the Horses (REV 10) by Peterson, Eugene H [Paperback (2009)] 8 copies
Mary: Seeing God through the Eyes of a Mother (Drawn In Bible Study) 8 copies
The Hands And Feet Deck 7 copies
Praying the Message of Jesus: A Year of Thoughts and Prayers from the… 7 copies
Jesus Loves Porn Stars 7 copies, 1 review
Not a day goes by without His unfolding grace 7 copies
The Great Pursuit: The Message for Those in Search of God 6 copies
David en God : aardse spiritualiteit voor gewone gelovigen 6 copies
The Message Remix New Testament: 2010 Student Planner Edition 6 copies
Una obediencia larga en la misma direccion (Spanish Edition) 6 copies
The Power Of A Mother: Words To Speak And Pray From The Message 5 copies
Symphony of Salvation (Hardcover): A 60-Day Devotional Journey through the… 5 copies
The Message//REMIX Solo: An Uncommon Devotional 5 copies
Coma este Livro 4 copies
Esther: Finding Yourself in Times of Trouble (Drawn In Bible Study) 4 copies
The Message Scribe Bible (Hardcover, Dark Walnut): Featuring The Message… 4 copies
The Message of David 4 copies
Ruth: Discovering Your Place in God’s Story (Drawn In Bible Study) 4 copies
Songs from the Silent Passage: Essays on the Works of Walter Wangerin Jr. 4 copies
The Message : Nya Testamentet, Psaltaren, Ordspråksboken, Predikaren och… 4 copies
Growing up in Christ: A guide for families with adolescents 4 copies
Making Friends (Whatever You Need to Know) 3 copies
Lang lydighet : disippelliv i en ikkskultur 3 copies
Dag för dag med Psaltaren : ett år av andakt och bön 3 copies
Still a PFC: A Combat Marine in World War II: The Pacific Theater… 3 copies
The Book of Proverbs KJV/Message: Celebrating 400 Years of Scripture 3 copies
El camino de Jesús: una conversación sobre las diversas maneras en que… 3 copies
"Nimm und iss ..." : die bibel als lebensmittel 3 copies
Evangelism (Lifebuilder Study Guides): A Way of Life 3 copies
Faith and Fitness 3 copies
Um Pastor Segundo o Coracao de Deus 3 copies
Messages for the Heart: Selected Readings from the Message 2 copies
The Message//Remix: Pause: A Daily Reading Bible 2 copies
Follow The Leader 2 copies, 1 review
31 Days to Get the Message: Traveling With Paul 2 copies
WHY I AM NOT AN ARMINIAN 2 copies
The Power Of A Friend: Words To Speak And Pray From The Message 2 copies
The Message Prayerful Reading Bible: Jeremiah & Lamentations (Softcover,… 2 copies
Lashed to the Mast 2 copies, 1 review
The Message of Psalms: Premier Journaling Edition (Softcover, Blaze into… 2 copies
A linguagem de Deus 2 copies
James: Practical Wisdom From the Bible in Contemporary Language (The… 2 copies
A Grande Busca (Em Portuguese do Brasil) 2 copies
Uma Longa Obediência na mesma direção 2 copies
A Oração Que Deus Ouve!Eugene Peterson. 2 copies
The Message: SOLO Women's Devotional 2 copies
Letter From a Roman Jail: Philippians 1 copy, 1 review
天路客的行囊 1 copy, 1 review
The Godd-for-Nothing Sabbath 1 copy, 1 review
Sermons of Jesus: A Collection of Sermons Read From Eugene H. Peterson's… 1 copy
Spirit Quest 1 copy, 1 review
Invest In Your Future 1 copy, 1 review
Viva a ressurreicao, o principio da formacao espiritual 1 copy, 1 review
Memórias de um pastor 1 copy
In Other Words 1 copy, 1 review
Return to the Timeless 1 copy
Were You There? 1 copy
Pastor Contemplativo 1 copy
天天活出神的話 ／Living the Message 1 copy
Bruce 1 copy, 1 review
confessions of a Former Sabbath Breaker 1 copy, 1 review
Job 1 copy
THE MESSAGE CD Vol 1 Genesis -Deuteronomy 1 copy
THE MESSAGE CD Vol 2 Joshua - Esther 1 copy, 1 review
THE MESSAGE CD Vol 3 Job - Song of Songs (Song of Solomon) 1 copy, 1 review
THE MESSAGE CD Vol. 4 Isaiah - Malachi 1 copy
THE MESSAGE CD Vol. 5 Matthew - Acts 1 copy
TROVAO INVERSO 1 copy
THE MESSAGE CD Vol 6 Romans to Revelation 1 copy, 1 review
A balanced pastor (Korean Edition) 1 copy
改變生命的54封信 1 copy
À Sombra da Planta Imprevisível 1 copy
THE PSALMS - 365 Meditations and Prayers 1 copy
A Pastor's Quarrel with God 1 copy, 1 review
Raw Spirituality: The Rhythms of the Jesus Life (Renovare Resources) 1 copy
Growth: An Act of the Will 1 copy
The Message//REMIX New Testament: 2012 Student Planner Edition 1 copy
Eat This Book: The Holy Community at Table with the Holy Scripture 1 copy
Writers and Angels: Witnesses to Transcendence 1 copy
스터디 가이드 : 비유로 말하라 1 copy
The Message: Gospel of Matthew: In Contemporary Language 1 copy, 1 review
Christianity Beyond Belief: Following Jesus for the Sake of Others 1 copy
Fail: Finding Hope and Grace in the Midst of Ministry Failure 1 copy
Storied Revelations: Parables, Imagination, and George MacDonald's… 1 copy
Spiritual Reading: An Annotated List 1 copy
Inductive Bible Study: A Comprehensive Guide to the Practice of… 1 copy
Special Moments with The Message For Women 1 copy
Creative Bible studies (A can do! book) 1 copy
俗世聖徒：平凡人的靈性生活 1 copy
Freedom 1 copy
Wederzijdse wijsheid : een gesprek tussen vrienden 1 copy
The Message, Sample Selections (The Bible in Contemporary Language) 1 copy
31 Days to Get The Message: Psalms and Proverbs 1 copy
Transpondo muralhas 1 copy
Así Hablaba Jesús - Sus Historias y Oraciones 1 copy
Stumbling Across the Supernatural 1 copy
O pastor segundo Deus: A integridade pastoral vista por vários ângulos… 1 copy
Desert & Harvest: A Sabbatical Journal 1 copy
Sabbatical Is Not Study Leave 1 copy
Should Christians Pay closer Attention to the Lord's Day? 1 copy, 1 review
Dans le Ventre du Poisson : Où L'on Apprend la Sainteté de Sa Vocation 1 copy
ESPIRITUALIDADE SUBVERSIVA 1 copy
Creciendo en Cristo. (Practice Resurrection - Spanish Ed.) (Spanish… 1 copy
Zsoltárok a szív mélyéből fakadó… 1 copy
My First Message The Christmas Story 1 copy
Look Again, for Hope 1 copy, 1 review
The Message//REMIX New Testament: 2011 Student Planner Edition 1 copy
Eat This Book Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company 1 copy
Leadership: A Practical Journal for Church Leaders, Volume XVIII Number 2,… 1 copy
Teen-Ministry-Creative Bible Study 1 copy
The Message Prayerful Reading Bible (Hardcover) 1 copy
The Message Prayerful Reading Bible: Luke & Acts (Softcover, Purple) 1 copy
Salmos, orações do coração: 12 estudos bíblicos indutivos 1 copy
Long Obedience in the Same Direc 1 copy
Fort pour le combat 1 copy
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畢德生
尤金.畢德生
尤金.彼得生
Date of birth
1932-11-06
Date of death
2018-10-22
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male
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Birthplace
East Stanwood, Washington, USA
Place of death
Lakeside, Montana, USA
Cause of death
congestive heart failure and dementia
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Bel Air, Maryland, USA
Education
Seattle Pacific University
New York Theological Seminary
Johns Hopkins University
Occupations
Presbyterian minister
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Regent College
Christ Our King Presbyterian Church, Bel Air, Maryland, USA
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The Denise Levertov Award (2009)
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Eugene H. Peterson is professor emeritus of spiritual theology at Regent College, Vancouver, British Columbia and was the founding pastor of Christ Our King Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, Maryland, where he ministered for 29 years. Eugene has authored more than 20 books including Run with the Horses (IVP), A Long Obedience in the Same Direction (IVP) and his five-volume series on spiritual theology, beginning with Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places (Eerdmans). Peterson is fluent in Hebrew and Greek and is the translator of the best-selling Bible, The Message.
Eugene made a rare public appearance Denver’s most famous literary landmark, The Tattered Cover Bookstore, in 2006 for 200 Alive authors and industry professionals. Here is the transcript of his presentation, “What Are Writers Good For?”

From: http://www.alivecommunications.com/our-authors-and-books/eugene-peterson/
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