In We Who Wrestle with God, psychologist Jordan Peterson weighs in on the meaning of foundational stories from the Hebrew Bible. According to Peterson, what are the messages we should glean from Jonah in the fish, Moses in the wilderness, and Noah on the ark? In this review of We Who Wrestle with God, Bible scholar John Whittaker takes us on a tour of Peterson’s hermeneutical approach and his views of God and humans. Does the renowned psychologist make a trustworthy guide to understanding the Bible?
It may be the most important word in Scripture. At its core, gospel means good news. In the ancient world, it marked a turning point—“Something has happened…and because it happened, […]