For many readers, the books of the Old Testament are unfamiliar. The peopk and events are strange, shrouded in mystery, unapproachable, and old. And ye the Old Testament books paint a clear, uncompromising picture of the human condition. These writings are a vital part of the ongoing story of God's intimate love-relationship with his people. To overlook them is to overlook much of God's dealings with humankind.

In The Old Testament Wisdom Books, Eugene Peterson's unique rendering from the original Hebrew recaptures the depth of wisdom and poetry from the ancient biblical texts. With the same vibrancy, passion, and clarity that he brought to his groundbreaking work on the New Testament, Peterson opens up modern minds to the wonder and wisdom of the Old Testament.

Come experience the pain and promise of Job as he struggles with tragedy, disappointment, and abandonment. Feel the fury, contrition, and exuberance of the Psalms. Discover the practical and enduring wisdom of Proverbs, the soul-

searching honesty of Ecclesiastes, and the mystery and romance of the Song of Songs. If you've ever struggled to read and understand the Old Testament, you'll be surprised and delighted as you experience these old books in a brand-new way.