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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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About this audiobook
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 (1932-2018) was a pastor, scholar, author, and poet. He wrote more than thirty books, including his widely acclaimed paraphrase of the Bible The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language and bestselling spiritual formation classic A Long Obedience in the Same Direction. Peterson was founding pastor of Christ Our King Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, Maryland, where he served for twenty-nine years before retiring in 1991. With degrees from Seattle Pacific, New York Theological Seminary, and Johns Hopkins University, he served as professor of spiritual theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia, until retiring in 2006.
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Reviews for The Invitation
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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.