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Eugene H. Peterson (1932–2018)

Author of The Bible: In Contemporary Language: The Message

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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)
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The Bible: In Contemporary Language: The Message 2,053 copies, 14 reviews
A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society 1,809 copies, 9 reviews
The Message: The New Testament in Contemporary Language 1,261 copies, 6 reviews
Eat This Book: A Conversation in the Art of Spiritual Reading 1,254 copies, 14 reviews
Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places: A Conversation in Spiritual Theology 1,229 copies, 12 reviews
The Message Remix (Bible in Contemporary Language) 1,170 copies, 12 reviews
The Contemplative Pastor: Returning to the Art of Spiritual Direction 1,081 copies, 6 reviews
The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language (New Testament with Psalms… 1,053 copies, 3 reviews
Working the Angles: The Shape of Pastoral Integrity 967 copies, 3 reviews
Under the Unpredictable Plant: An Exploration in Vocational Holiness 717 copies, 7 reviews
Leap Over a Wall: Earthy Spirituality for Everyday Christians 679 copies, 8 reviews
Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work 669 copies, 2 reviews
The Jesus Way: A Conversation on the Ways That Jesus Is the Way 640 copies, 1 review
Run with the Horses: The Quest for Life at Its Best 608 copies, 4 reviews
Answering God: The Psalms as Tools for Prayer 527 copies, 3 reviews
The Pastor: A Memoir 512 copies, 6 reviews
The Message: Psalms 511 copies
Reversed Thunder: The Revelation of John and the Praying Imagination 474 copies, 6 reviews
Tell It Slant: A Conversation on the Language of Jesus in His Stories and… 426 copies, 2 reviews
Practice Resurrection: A Conversation on Growing up in Christ 362 copies, 2 reviews
The Unnecessary Pastor: Rediscovering the Call 354 copies, 1 review
Living the Resurrection: The Risen Christ in Everyday Life 346 copies, 1 review
Take and Read: Spiritual Reading: An Annotated List 298 copies, 1 review
Subversive Spirituality 291 copies, 2 reviews
The Message: Old Testament Wisdom Books 243 copies
The Message: The Book of Proverbs 220 copies, 2 reviews
Traveling Light: Modern Meditations on St. Paul's Letter of Freedom 209 copies
Psalms: Prayers of the Heart (Lifeguide Bible Studies) 207 copies, 3 reviews
As Kingfishers Catch Fire: A Conversation on the Ways of God Formed by the… 169 copies, 1 review
Weddings, Funerals and Special Events: The Personal Ministry of Public… 164 copies, 1 review
Where Your Treasure Is: Psalms That Summon You from Self to Community 161 copies, 1 review
The Message Old Testament Prophets: In Contemporary Language 160 copies, 1 review
Living the Message: Daily Reflections with Eugene Peterson 155 copies
The Wisdom of Each Other 153 copies, 1 review
Praying with the Psalms: A Year of Daily Prayers and Reflections on the… 150 copies
Earth & Altar: The Community of Prayer in a Self-Bound Society 124 copies
The Message Remix: New Testament In Contemporary Language 123 copies
The Message: Job: Led by Suffering to the Heart of God 111 copies
First and Second Samuel (Westminster Bible Companion) 103 copies
The Message: The Gospel of John in Contemporary Language 98 copies, 2 reviews
Like Dew Your Youth: Growing Up With Your Teenager 97 copies, 1 review
The Daily Message: Through the Bible in One Year 93 copies, 3 reviews
The Message: The Old Testament Books of Moses 92 copies
The Message//REMIX Solo: An Uncommon Devotional 90 copies
The Message Promise Book 82 copies
The Invitation: A Simple Guide to the Bible 81 copies
Eugene Peterson's pastoral library: Four books in one volume 76 copies
The Message: Solo: An Uncommon Devotional 72 copies
A year with Jesus : daily readings and meditations 65 copies, 1 review
Praying with Jesus: A Year of Daily Prayers and Reflections on the Words… 64 copies
Stories for the Christian Year (Contributor; Editor) 63 copies
My First Message: A Devotional Bible for Kids 63 copies
Eat This Book: Study Guide 62 copies
Stories of Jesus 57 copies
Perseverance: A Long Obedience in the Same Direction (Christian Basics… 54 copies, 1 review
Message Of Christmas 52 copies, 1 review
The Message//REMIX Pause: A Daily Reading Bible 52 copies, 1 review
The Message Solo New Testament 51 copies
Epiphanies: Stories for the Christian Year 49 copies
God's Message for Each Day: Wisdom from the Word of God 47 copies
The Message Remix New Testament: 2010 Student Planner Edition 43 copies
His Unfolding Grace 43 copies
Conversations: The Message With Its Translator 42 copies, 2 reviews
The Message: The Old Testament History Books in Contemporary Language 40 copies
A Long Obedience Journal 40 copies
Praying With the Prophets: A Year of Daily Prayers and Reflections on the… 37 copies
The Christmas Troll 36 copies
Promises, Promises, Promises (TH1NK) 35 copies
The Jesus Way Study Guide 34 copies
Holy Luck 34 copies
The Word Made Flesh: The Language of Jesus in His Stories and Prayers… 32 copies
The Message Three-Way Concordance: Word / Phrase / Synonym 31 copies
Praying With the Early Christians: A Year of Daily Prayers and Reflections… 30 copies
Sayings of Jesus (Message) 29 copies
Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places (Study Guide) 26 copies
Tell It Slant, Study Guide 26 copies
A Year with the Psalms: 365 Meditations and Prayers 26 copies, 1 review
Practice Resurrection Study Guide 26 copies
Praying with Paul: A Year of Daily Prayers and Reflections on the Words of… 24 copies
This Hallelujah Banquet: How the End of What We Were Reveals Who We Can Be 23 copies
Every Step an Arrival: A 90-Day Devotional for Exploring God's Word 22 copies
The Message: The Gospel of Mark (Message) 22 copies
God's Message of Christmas Love 21 copies
Life at Its Best: A Guidebook for the Pilgrim Life 21 copies
Praying With Moses: A Year of Daily Prayers and Reflections on the Words… 20 copies
The Message: Catholic/Ecumenical Edition: The Bible in Contemporary… 20 copies
Life After High School: God's Advice for Grads (featuring the Message… 19 copies
The Gift: Reflections on Christian Ministry 19 copies
The Power of a Blessing: Words to Speak and Pray from the Message 19 copies, 1 review
Are You Talking to Me, God? 17 copies
Jesus Light of the World 17 copies
Allegories of Heaven: An Artist Explores the Greatest Story Ever Told 15 copies
The Psalms: An Artist's Impression 14 copies
Forces Concealed in Quiet., 14 copies
The Journey 13 copies, 1 review
Leap Over a Wall Study Guide: Earthy Spirituality for Everyday Christians 12 copies, 1 review
My First Message Stories of Jesus: Includes Read-Along, Sing-Along CD… 11 copies
The Message Devotional Bible: Featuring Notes & Reflections from Eugene H.… 11 copies
The Message of Resurrection: Christ is Risen! 11 copies
The Message Concordance: Including Phrase and Synonym Finder 10 copies
Faith That Matters: 365 Devotions from Classic Christian Leaders 10 copies
Growing up with your teenager 10 copies
A Message of Comfort and Hope: Help for the Hard Times 9 copies
The Message of Easter: According to Mark 9 copies
The Message Study Bible: Capturing the Notes and Reflections of Eugene H.… 9 copies
The Quest: For Life at Its Best 9 copies
A Month of Sundays: Thirty-One Days of Wrestling with Matthew, Mark, Luke,… 9 copies
Amazing Stories of the Bible (My First Message) 8 copies
The Power of a Prayer: Words to Speak and Pray from the Message 8 copies
The Message 100 Devotional Bible: The Story of God in Sequence 8 copies
The Hands And Feet Deck 7 copies
Jesus Loves Porn Stars 7 copies, 1 review
Not a day goes by without His unfolding grace 7 copies
Una obediencia larga en la misma direccion (Spanish Edition) 6 copies
David en God : aardse spiritualiteit voor gewone gelovigen 6 copies
Mary: Seeing God through the Eyes of a Mother (Drawn In Bible Study) 6 copies
A Mensagem Biblia emLinguagem Contemporanea Leather Bound 5 copies
The Great Pursuit: The Message for Those in Search of God 5 copies
Coma este Livro 4 copies
Praying the Message of Jesus: A Year of Thoughts and Prayers from the… 4 copies
Run With the Horses (REV 10) by Peterson, Eugene H [Paperback (2009)] 4 copies
Ruth: Discovering Your Place in God’s Story (Drawn In Bible Study) 4 copies
The Message Canvas Bible (Canvas-Look, Gold Leaf): Coloring and Journaling… 4 copies
The Message : Nya Testamentet, Psaltaren, Ordspråksboken, Predikaren och… 4 copies
Growing up in Christ: A guide for families with adolescents 4 copies
On living well : brief reflections on wisdom for walking in the way of… 4 copies
The Power Of A Mother: Words To Speak And Pray From The Message 4 copies
The message : the history books 4 copies
My First Message Amazing Stories of the Bible: Includes Read-Along,… 4 copies
Faith and Fitness 3 copies
The Message Compact 3 copies
Esther: Finding Yourself in Times of Trouble (Drawn In Bible Study) 3 copies
Um Pastor Segundo o Coracao de Deus 3 copies
Dag för dag med Psaltaren : ett år av andakt och bön 3 copies
The Message of David 3 copies
Songs from the Silent Passage: Essays on the Works of Walter Wangerin Jr. 3 copies
Making Friends (Whatever You Need to Know) 3 copies
The Message på svenska : Nya Testamentet 3 copies
"Nimm und iss ..." : die bibel als lebensmittel 3 copies
The Message Slimline (Leather-Look, Saddle Tan): The Bible in Contemporary… 3 copies
Evangelism (Lifebuilder Study Guides): A Way of Life 3 copies
A Grande Busca (Em Portuguese do Brasil) 2 copies
Uma Longa Obediência na mesma direção 2 copies
The Message of Easter: According to Mark: According to the Apostle Mark 2 copies
Lashed to the Mast 2 copies, 1 review
Message: Numbered Edition Bible on DVD 2 copies
El camino de Jesús: una conversación sobre las diversas maneras en que… 2 copies
James: Practical Wisdom From the Bible in Contemporary Language (The… 2 copies
The Power Of A Friend: Words To Speak And Pray From The Message 2 copies
31 Days to Get the Message: Traveling With Paul 2 copies
Messages for the Heart: Selected Readings from the Message 2 copies
Follow The Leader 2 copies, 1 review
A linguagem de Deus 2 copies
The Book of Proverbs KJV/Message: Celebrating 400 Years of Scripture 2 copies
The Message Bible 2 copies
Lang lydighet : disippelliv i en ikkskultur 2 copies
Message, O.T. Prophets, The 1 copy
confessions of a Former Sabbath Breaker 1 copy, 1 review
THE MESSAGE CD Vol 1 Genesis -Deuteronomy 1 copy
THE MESSAGE CD Vol. 4 Isaiah - Malachi 1 copy
THE MESSAGE CD Vol 3 Job - Song of Songs (Song of Solomon) 1 copy, 1 review
THE MESSAGE CD Vol 2 Joshua - Esther 1 copy, 1 review
God's Message For Each Day 1 copy
Spirit Quest 1 copy, 1 review
In Other Words 1 copy, 1 review
Return to the Timeless 1 copy
A Pastor's Quarrel with God 1 copy, 1 review
Letter From a Roman Jail: Philippians 1 copy, 1 review
Fort pour le combat 1 copy
Were You There? 1 copy
THE MESSAGE CD Vol. 5 Matthew - Acts 1 copy
The Godd-for-Nothing Sabbath 1 copy, 1 review
Bruce 1 copy, 1 review
THE PSALMS - 365 Meditations and Prayers 1 copy
Viva a ressurreicao, o principio da formacao espiritual 1 copy, 1 review
天天活出神的話 ／Living the Message 1 copy
改變生命的54封信 1 copy
Psalms 1 copy
Memórias de um pastor 1 copy
The Message Catholic/Ecumenical Edition: The Bible in Contemporary… 1 copy
SERMONS OF JESUS~A Collection of Sermons Read From Eugne H.… 1 copy
天路客的行囊 1 copy, 1 review
A Oração Que Deus Ouve!Eugene Peterson. 1 copy
A balanced pastor (Korean Edition) 1 copy
Message, The-The Bible 1 copy
Message, The-New Testament 1 copy
À Sombra da Planta Imprevisível 1 copy
Message, O.T. Wisdom Books, The 1 copy
Invest In Your Future 1 copy, 1 review
Pastor Contemplativo 1 copy
Message, O.T. Books of Moses, The 1 copy
TROVAO INVERSO 1 copy
Message Numbered Edition, The (DVD) 1 copy
Job 1 copy
Nya Testamentet : the message på svenska 1 copy
THE MESSAGE CD Vol 6 Romans to Revelation 1 copy, 1 review
The Message: Gospel of Matthew: In Contemporary Language 1 copy, 1 review
Christianity Beyond Belief: Following Jesus for the Sake of Others 1 copy
스터디 가이드 : 비유로 말하라 1 copy
Fail: Finding Hope and Grace in the Midst of Ministry Failure 1 copy
Jesus Way: A Conversation on the Ways that Jesus is the Way 1 copy
Storied Revelations: Parables, Imagination, and George MacDonald's… 1 copy
The Message 10th Anniversary Pewter/Black Bonded Leather (First Book… 1 copy
Writers and Angels: Witnesses to Transcendence 1 copy
The Message Scribe Bible (Hardcover, Dark Walnut): Featuring The Message… 1 copy
The Message - The Old Testament Wisdom Books In Contemporary Language -… 1 copy
The Message Proverbs 1 copy
Eat This Book: The Holy Community at Table with the Holy Scripture 1 copy
The Message Compact Pink/Pink Python 1 copy
The Message//REMIX New Testament: 2012 Student Planner Edition 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
俗世聖徒：平凡人的靈性生活 1 copy
Creative Bible studies (A can do! book) 1 copy
The Message: SOLO Women's Devotional 1 copy
Spiritual Reading: An Annotated List 1 copy
Special Moments with The Message For Women 1 copy
Raw Spirituality: The Rhythms of the Jesus Life (Renovare Resources) 1 copy
Transpondo muralhas 1 copy
The Message of Christmas, Campaign Edition for multipacks 1 copy
Creciendo en Cristo. (Practice Resurrection - Spanish Ed.) (Spanish… 1 copy
ESPIRITUALIDADE SUBVERSIVA 1 copy
The Message New Testament Reader's Edition (Softcover) 1 copy
The Message Prayerful Reading Bible (Hardcover) 1 copy
The Message Prayerful Reading Bible: Luke & Acts (Softcover, Purple) 1 copy
Dans le Ventre du Poisson : Où L'on Apprend la Sainteté de Sa Vocation 1 copy
New Testament - Pocket Bible 1 copy
Stumbling Across the Supernatural 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
The Message Prayerful Reading Bible: Jeremiah & Lamentations (Softcover,… 1 copy
The Message Devotional Bible, Large Print (Hardcover): Featuring Notes and… 1 copy
Look Again, for Hope 1 copy, 1 review
Así Hablaba Jesús - Sus Historias y Oraciones 1 copy
Inductive Bible Study: A Comprehensive Guide to the Practice of… 1 copy
A maldição do Cristo Genérico 1 copy
Long Obedience in the Same Direc 1 copy
Symphony of Salvation (Hardcover): A 60-Day Devotional Journey through the… 1 copy
Salmos, orações do coração: 12 estudos bíblicos indutivos 1 copy
The Message Full Size (Leather-Look, August Sky/Sky Blue): The Bible in… 1 copy
The Message of Psalms: Premier Journaling Edition (Softcover, Blaze into… 1 copy
The Message Devotional Bible: Featuring Notes and Reflections from Eugene… 1 copy
Growth: An Act of the Will 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
Places of residence
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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