Wisdom of Each Other, The (Hardcover)

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Product Description

This is a book that provides practical spiritual counsel for everyday life.

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Honest and prayerful conversation is often hard to come by. In our reliance upon the Bible as our source of counsel, many of us overlook what the Scriptures themselves say about the importance of godly friends as a source of wisdom and practical direction for living. Eugene Peterson believes that counsel between companions engaged in a common task--that of following Christ--needs to be revived among believers. In The Wisdom of Each Other, Peterson portrays a relationship between a long-time believer and a seeker wanting to renew his commitment to Christ as they discuss the importance of living out their faith. Drawing from his own experience, Peterson helps us see how God can speak through wise, faith-filled companions, offering guidance, encouragement, and counsel for the challenges and concerns of everyday living.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (January 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310201985
• ISBN-13: 978-0310201984
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,080,192 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The sanest book I've read for ages, April 10, 2000

By	Vivienne Cole (Brisbane Australia) - See all my reviews

The Wisdom of Each Other is highly readable and packed with gems of insight into the work of the Spirit and the silliness of what often passes for spirituality. In fact, Peterson differentiates penetratingly simply between Religion, what we do and Spirituality, what the Spirit does in us. He affirms the laity in their importance and gives their vocations equal status with clergy. In a series of letters from a long time friend and Christian to a mate who has rediscovered faith in Jesus, the author refreshingly takes a lot of the hype out of modern religion and points the reader towards the originator and sustainer of the life of Christ within. Friends, Peterson maintains. have much to offer each other in pressing on to maturity. Highly recommended. A good gift.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read!, March 23, 1999

By	Kurtis S Pearson (West Des Moines, IA USA) - See all my reviews

An excellent book. Exposing the deep need we have for each other. Addressing the critical issue of relationship over religion.

Profound theology in simple terms. Get it!

5.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking book, October 18, 2008

By	Gaylen R. Olson (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Wisdom of Each Other: A Conversation Between Spiritual Friends (Paperback)

I really enjoyed this book. I will enjoy discussing it with our book club. It gave me a lot to chew on.