Sunday, 25 January 2009

Eugene H. Peterson on Exodus

Eugene Peterson reminds us of the significance of the basic structure of the book of Exodus:

‘About half the book (chapters 1-19 and 32-34) is a gripping narrative of an obscure and severely brutalized people who are saved from slavery into a life of freedom. The other half (chapters 20-31 and 35-40) is a meticulous, some think tedious, basic instruction and training in living the saved, free life. The story of salvation is not complete without both halves.’

Eugene H. Peterson, The Invitation: A Simple Guide to the Bible (Colorado Springs: NavPress, 2008), 39.

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