Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work -- Eugene H. Peterson

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. <BR> 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: <BR> Prayer-Directing: Song of SongsStory-Making: RuthPain-Sharing: LamentationsNay-Saying: EcclesiastesCommunity-Building: Esther <BR> 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."<br><br><b>Author:</b> Eugene H. Peterson<br><b>Publisher:</b> William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company<br><b>Published:</b> 10/22/1992<br><b>Pages:</b> 251<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.78lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.97h x 6.05w x 0.71d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780802806604