Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places: A Conversation in Spiritual Theology
Eugene Peterson, Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places: A Conversation in Spiritual Theology
Eugene Peterson
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Binding:Paperback Pages: 384
Publication Date: 2008-03-20
Edition: unknown
ISBN: 0340954884
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Synopsis
  • The first book in a landmark new series. Eugene Peterson's Spiritual Theology series is foundational reading for the 21st Century Church.

Customer Reviews
  • 5 Stars Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places by I. T. Campbell -
  • One of the best theological books I've read in a long time. Peterson's content is both biblically directed and culturally relevant. The timeless gospel (good news) of the Judeo-Christian tradition is explored and explained with reference to the created world, human history, and community. Peterson draws upon his linguistic knowledge, personal experience, and a theological tradition which is existential in practice but Calvinistic in nature - with emphasis placed upon the sovereignty of God.

    Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places: A Conversation in Spiritual Theology
  • 0 people found this review helpful.
  • 5 Stars Eugene at the top of his game by S. Benham - Oxford, UK
  • For those not yet in the EP way, this is an excellent introduction to what all the fuss is about. Eugene doesn't write books. He invites readers on a journey with him, where as a guide he points out the obvious points is a fresh and unique way. It's the sort of experience, where you feel 90% surprised, elated, and convicted, that you hadn't seen it before. But 10% envy, that, yet again, his pen has done it. If you haven't read any EP books, you are living in an impoverished state. There is no other author who delivers it large, every time. This one will have you thinking, praying, refocusing for months after reading it. Especially, if you desire an integrity between what you believe, and how you live your life. Don't take a chance - read this book - you won't regret it!
  • 0 people found this review helpful.
  • 5 Stars 'Personal ways to do it the Jesus Way' by Rosemary - Ireland
  • Thought-provoking yet accessible sections, grounded in Scripture, on Christ in Creation, History and Community, and the place of worship, hospitality, meals, ritual, sacrifice, etc, in deepening our understanding of Christ's presence in the world and in the serving, loving Church.
    Worth reading and re-reading.
  • 2 people found this review helpful.
  • 5 Stars From a UK mission worker in Brazil by Mrs. Daveen Joy Wilson - Trapiá, Brazil
  • I wish I knew how one person can write so many excellent books, as well as translating the Message... This is the first in a 5-part series, and I have now read the first three (so far, all that's been published)and am now reading this first volume for the 3rd time - it is definitely a book worth digesting thoroughly. Read it first for the poetically beautiful way he writes; secondly to understand the ideas, and at least one more time to be able to explain them to others.

    In this book, Peterson's stated aim is to "provide the ...spirituality of our time with structure and coherence by working from a scriptural foundation and with a Trinitarian imagination." That's what I love about it - solid Biblical truth expressed in imaginative ways that help the reader not only to understand deep truths, but to be inspired by them - and to want to live them.

    The title comes from a sonnet by Gerard Manley Hopkins:
    "For Christ plays in ten thousand places/Lovely in limbs, and lovely in eyes not his/ To the Father through the features of men's faces".
    Peterson says this sums up what he is trying to do - not to give us more information, but to get us more in on the 'play' of living in all we do for the glory of God

    The book is divided into 4 parts:
    Clearing the Playing Field - where he deals with all the false spiritualities around today, and establishes the basic Christian stories.

    Christ Plays in Creation - where he explores the sacred in all creation, including people.

    Christ Plays in History - where he explores the real meaning of history, and how to enter history as Christians.

    Christ Plays in Community - how to enter into Christ's holy community as full participants.

    It is not an easy read, but it is a beautiful and worthwhile read.
  • 8 people found this review helpful.
  • 5 Stars truly excellent writing by A. J. Scholes - Lancashire, England
  • how does eugene peterson keep producing such excellent writing? this is really good stuff. touches on so many significant issues and always manages to break through to the heart of these issues. i am a big fan of his work and this doesn't disappoint. every minister, correction - EVERY CHRISTIAN - should have a healthy helping of peterson in their library.
  • 7 people found this review helpful.