Answering God, Eugene H. Peterson
Answering God, Eugene H. Peterson
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Answering God
The Psalms as Tools for Prayer

Author: Eugene H. Peterson

Narrator: Arthur Morey

Unabridged: 4 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperOne

Published: 05/27/2025

Synopsis

From pastor and theologian Eugene Peterson, an inspiring and insightful guide to that most vital—but oft-elusive—spiritual practice: prayer. For those Christians who appreciate the necessity for prayer—and even yearn for it—but who struggle to find fulfillment and satisfaction in their prayer, Answering God holds the answers. To address this common obstacle, Eugene Peterson turns to the Psalms, drawing on his extensive knowledge in Biblical studies, history, and Hebrew. Peterson guides readers through the Psalms, offering insight and perspective to empower readers to dive more deeply and intimately into prayer.  For anyone struggling with prayer, or even those just looking to deepen, renew, or evolve their practice, Answering God offers a fresh look at the Psalms as dynamic tools for prayer. 

About Eugene H. Peterson

Eugene H. Peterson (1932-2018) was a pastor, theologian, professor, poet, and author of over thirty books, including his bestselling translation of the Bible, The Message, and his memoir, The Pastor. In 1963, he founded the Christ Our King Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, Maryland, where he served as pastor for nearly three decades before retiring in Montana with his wife, Jan.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bill on January 11, 2014

This little book is not only one of the best books I have read on the subject of prayer, it is also one of the finest books on Christian spirituality. Though I have read other books by Peterson, this may be Peterson at his authorial best. With laser-focus, he etches into each chapter the contour of......more

Goodreads review by David on May 12, 2024

4.5 Excellent. So many nuggets of pure gold in here, and Peterson’s writing is some of the most beautiful and invitational I’ve encountered in a long time. His suggestions for liturgies involving the praying of the Psalms is so instructive and challenging, and I have a lot of work to do before I’m in......more

Goodreads review by Joyce on May 23, 2025

This little book was such an excellent and helpful book on praying the Psalms! Peterson’s writing is just beautiful and contains so many gold nuggets that capture the wonder and awe of the gift of the Psalter. His thesis that praying the Psalms is primarily “answering” speech, to the God who first sp......more

Goodreads review by Luke on September 08, 2024

2024 Review: This is my second time through Eugene’s treatment of the Psalms, and I am still struck by his ability to say so much in such a short amount of pages. There are some wonderful insights in this little book on the psalter, the life of prayer, and Christianity/the church. It’s always good t......more

Goodreads review by Tony on May 23, 2016

Get it. Spend time in the psalms, especially in Psalm 1, 2, 4, 5, 18, 137, since they are subjects of some of the chapters. Eugene Peterson helps us see the Text (ch. 1) of the psalms, the Way (ch. 2), Language (ch. 3) and Story (ch. 4) of the psalms, their Rhythm (ch. 5), the way the psalms use Met......more

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