God of Surprises

by Gerard W. Hughes, Eugene H. Peterson (Foreword by)

Overview

One of the most widely read and highly acclaimed religious books for over twenty years, God of Surprises takes readers on a spiritual journey of discovery and change. Gerard Hughes encourages us to realize the truth of Jesus' words -- "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field" -- and suggests ways to find that treasure within ourselves. This newest edition also contains reflections by Hughes on his influential book and an appreciative foreword by Eugene Peterson.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780802863423
Publisher:	Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company
Publication date:	07/15/2008
Edition description:	Third Edition,New Edition
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Gerard W. Hughes (1924-2014) was a Jesuit priest and the author of God, Where Are You?, God in All Things, and Cry of Wonder.


Eugene H. Peterson (1932-2018) was a longtime pastor and professor of spiritual theology at Regent College, Vancouver, British Columbia. His many acclaimed books include Tell It Slant, The Jesus Way, Eat This Book, and the contemporary translation of the Bible titled The Message.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgement     viii
Preface to Third Edition     ix
Preface to Second Edition     xi
Preface     xv
Foreword   Eugene Peterson     xix
Where Your Treasure Is     1
Clearing the Approaches     10
Inner Chaos and False Images of God     26
Tools for Digging - Some Methods of Prayer     41
General Directions for Digging     56
Changing Direction     65
Beginning to Dig for the Treasure     78
Recognizing the Treasure when You Find It     92
A Most Surprising God     105
Knowing Christ     113
His Passion and Resurrection in Our Lives     128
The Decision in Every Decision - God or Mammon     138
The Valley Speaks - God and the Nuclear Threat     151
Epilogue     161

Editorial Reviews

The Church Times
"Characterized throughout by practical wisdom and humanity, deep thoughts and light touches, and a very sympathetic style of teaching. . . .This is a book to own and use and work into one's life."

Gerald Priestland
"One of the great books of spiritual guidance. It is a lovely, wise, and lucid book of deep humanity. Above all, it is a useful book -- a book to be used by those who find it hard to forgive themselves: the stumblers and agnostics who hardly dare believe that God is within them."

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