Tell it slant : a conversation on the language of Jesus in his stories and prayers /
Peterson, Eugene H., 1932-
Tell it slant : a conversation on the language of Jesus in his stories and prayers / Eugene H. Peterson. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., c2008. - ix, 287 p. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Jesus in his stories. Jesus in Samaria: Luke 9:5-11; 9:27 ; The neighbor: Luke 10:25-37 ; The friend: Luke 11:1-13 ; The barn builder: Luke 12:13-21 ; Manure: Luke 13:6-9 ; Table talk: Luke 14:1-14 ; The lost brothers: Luke 15 ; The rascal: Luke 16:1-9 ; The invisible man: Luke 16:19-31 ; The widow: Luke 18:1-8 ; The sinners: Luke 18:9-14 ; The minimalist: Luke 19:11-27 -- Jesus in his prayers. Keeping company with Jesus as he prays: six prayers ; Jesus prays with us: Matthew 6:9-13 ; Jesus prays in thanksgiving: Matthew 11:25-26 -- Jesus prays in anticipation of the end: John 12:27-28 ; Jesus prays for us: John 17 ; Jesus prays the agony of Gethsemane: Matthew 26:39, 42 ; Jesus prays from the cross: the Seven Last Words -- Praying in Jesus' name: acorns into oak trees.
9780802868862 (paperback)
2008019791
Jesus Christ--Parables.
Jesus Christ--Prayers.
Bible.--Gospels--Language, style.
BT375.3 / .P47 2008
226/.06
Tell it slant : a conversation on the language of Jesus in his stories and prayers / Eugene H. Peterson. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., c2008. - ix, 287 p. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Jesus in his stories. Jesus in Samaria: Luke 9:5-11; 9:27 ; The neighbor: Luke 10:25-37 ; The friend: Luke 11:1-13 ; The barn builder: Luke 12:13-21 ; Manure: Luke 13:6-9 ; Table talk: Luke 14:1-14 ; The lost brothers: Luke 15 ; The rascal: Luke 16:1-9 ; The invisible man: Luke 16:19-31 ; The widow: Luke 18:1-8 ; The sinners: Luke 18:9-14 ; The minimalist: Luke 19:11-27 -- Jesus in his prayers. Keeping company with Jesus as he prays: six prayers ; Jesus prays with us: Matthew 6:9-13 ; Jesus prays in thanksgiving: Matthew 11:25-26 -- Jesus prays in anticipation of the end: John 12:27-28 ; Jesus prays for us: John 17 ; Jesus prays the agony of Gethsemane: Matthew 26:39, 42 ; Jesus prays from the cross: the Seven Last Words -- Praying in Jesus' name: acorns into oak trees.
9780802868862 (paperback)
2008019791
Jesus Christ--Parables.
Jesus Christ--Prayers.
Bible.--Gospels--Language, style.
BT375.3 / .P47 2008
226/.06