Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work (9780802806604)

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 SongsStory-Making: RuthPain-Sharing: LamentationsNay-Saying: EcclesiastesCommunity-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 details

• Format Paperback | 251 pages
• Dimensions 159 x 235 x 19mm | 340g
• Publication date 22 Oct 1992
• Publisher William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
• Publication City/Country Grand Rapids, United States
• Language English
• Edition Statement Reprint
• ISBN10 0802806600
• ISBN13 9780802806604
• Bestsellers rank 27,025

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