Whereas much of the current literature on pastoring stresses up-to-date training and new techniques stemming from the behavioral sciences, Eugene Peterson here calls for returning to an "old" resource--the Bible--as the basis for all of pastoral ministry. Originally published in 1980 and now being reprinted to meet continuing demand, Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work shows how five Old Testament books provide a solid foundation for much of what a pastor does: Prayer-Directing: Song of Songs Story-Making: Ruth Pain-Sharing: Lamentations Nay-Saying: Ecclesiastes Community-Building: Esther Pointing to the relevance of ancient wisdom, adapting Jewish religious tradition to contemporary pastoral practice, and affirming a significant link between pastoral work and the act of worship, this book opens up to pastors a wealth of valuable practical-theological insights.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Eerdmans Publishing Company, William B.
ISBN-10
0802806600
ISBN-13
9780802806604
eBay Product ID (ePID)
439478
Product Key Features
Author
Eugene H. Peterson
Publication Name
Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Christian Ministry / General, Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources