Reversed Thunder: The Revelation of John and the Praying Imagination
May 2025 · Sold by HarperCollins
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The book of Revelation made accessible by one of today’s most trusted theological minds: Eugene Peterson. If you are daunted by Revelation’s complexity or confused by its claims, Reversed Thunder brings one of the most difficult-to-understand texts in the Bible into clear view. Eugene Peterson’s eloquent meditation takes a Jesus-centered lens to Saint John’s apocalyptic vision, in a grounded reading that engages the spiritual imagination, awakens hope for the future, and interprets the truth of these last words on scripture, Christ, church, worship, evil, prayer, and salvation. Peterson writes not as an end-times speculator but as a pastor-poet, translating Revelation’s sometimes abstract imagery and symbols of eschatology into fresh insights for all believers. This uplifting biblical commentary reveals itself to be a definitive resource on the topics of end times theology, apocalypse, and faithful living today. This refreshing biblical commentary reveals Revelation to be a book of hope, offering: A Pastoral Approach: Journey through scripture with Eugene Peterson, the beloved author of The Message, who writes not as an end-times speculator but as a pastor-poet guiding his flock. Jesus-Centered Interpretation: Move beyond fear and confusion with a reading that uses a Jesus-centered lens to illuminate Saint John’s vision, revealing its core message of salvation and hope. Theological Poetry: Engage your spiritual imagination with a thoughtful exploration that translates Revelation’s abstract imagery and symbols into fresh, actionable insights for all believers. Faithful Living Today: Discover how the Bible’s final words on scripture, Christ, the church, and worship connect to the practical realities of Christian discipleship in the modern world.
The book of Revelation made accessible by one of today’s most trusted theological minds: Eugene Peterson. If you are daunted by Revelation’s complexity or confused by its claims, Reversed Thunder brings one of the most difficult-to-understand texts in the Bible into clear view. Eugene Peterson’s ...
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Eugene H. Peterson, translator of The Message Bible (17 million sold), authored more than 30 books, including the spiritual classics A Long Obedience in the Same Direction and Run with the Horses. He earned his BA in Philosophy from Seattle Pacific University, his STB from New York Theological Seminary, and his MA in Semitic Languages from John Hopkins University. He also held several honorary doctoral degrees. In 1962, Peterson was founding pastor of Christ Our King Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) in Bel Air, Maryland, where he and his wife, Jan, served for 29 years before retiring in 1991. Peterson held the title of professor emeritus of spiritual theology at Regent College, British Columbia, from 1998 until his death in 2018.
Eugene H. Peterson, translator of The Message Bible (17 million sold), authored more than 30 books, including the spiritual classics A Long Obedience in the Same Direction and Run with the Horses. He earned his BA in Philosophy from Seattle Pacific University, his STB from New York Theological Se...
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