Amy asked: “What do you think is the most important ritual you have cultivated for yourself when it comes to writing?” Brueggemann’s response: “Have a disciplined schedule of writing and stay at it; read a lot so that one comes to the task always with fresh resources in hand. But Read more
Simon Hall asked: “The narrative of the OT presents a God very much part of human history and affected by it, while its doxological and prophetic writings often present us with a God who is in control of everything and planned most of it from the beginning. Would this have Read more
Eric B asked: “You’ve been outspoken about the importance of your own therapy. Do you see psychotherapy to be a spiritual practice? How do you understand it within the context of Scripture?” Brueggemann’s response: “I think it can be a spiritual practice, depending on how it is done. I think Read more
Alexander Holmes-Brown asked: “What is the most interesting and provocative new horizon in OT studies that you’ve seen recently?” Brueggemann’s response: “I am intrigued with the canonical shape of the Psalms. I think we have much work to do there. And I think attention to the multi-voiced character of the Read more
Suzanne Stewart asked: “Why pray?” Brueggemann’s response: “We pray because our life comes from God and we yield it back in prayer. Prayer is a great antidote to the illusion that we are self-made.” Leave your responses in the comments.
If you’ve seen Dr. Brueggemann give a presentation, you know one of the most engaging parts is the Q&A at the end. Brueggemann takes time to interact meaningfully with audience members. Many, however, have not had the opportunity to see him in person, or if you have, you haven’t been Read more