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Jordan Peterson’s New Book Is a Creative Secular Bible Study

In his new book, Jordan Peterson solidifies a complete transformation away from his teenage beliefs claiming “religion was for the ignorant, weak and superstitious.”

His fourth book, “We Who Wrestle with God: Perceptions of the Divine,” is essentially a Bible study, albeit one far more sophisticated and classical than your average Protestant workbook.

Peterson surveys the Old Testament, delving into the major themes from creation in Genesis and the Garden of Eden, ending with the prophet Jonah. He hints in the introduction that a forthcoming book will examine the life of Christ.  

A creative and evocative read, the book is a combination of admiration for the Bible’s place in human mythology with respect for its literary themes. Its title comes from the name Israel, which means in Hebrew, “One who wrestles or struggles with God.”

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