Magnificent. Leithart displays his extraordinary ability to make interpretation exciting.
~Matthew Levering, Associate Professor of Theology, Ave Maria University
A wonderful book. Drawing on his wide reading, Peter Leithart builds up a way of exploring the depths of meaning to be found in the scriptural text. Christians of all stripes will find this an inspiring and utterly accessible work.
~Andrew Louth, Professor of Patristic and Byzantine Studies, Durham University
As a biblical reader of profound insight, Peter Leithart has long cultivated the practice of exegesis. His depth of experience as a reader gives these hermeneutical reflections an authority and nuance one rarely finds in our theory-saturated age.
~R.R. Reno, Professor of Theological Ethics, Creighton University, and Features Editor of First Things
Leithart is a very fine reader of the biblical text as is evident from his ever-deeper reading and re-reading of Jn 9... Leithart's project has significant value and potential for his intended audience.
~Seamus O'Connell, Journal for the Study of the New Testament
To understand the scripture for yourself is a marvelous thing. Deep Exegesis: The Mystery of Reading Scripture is a biblical study that focuses on the nature of reading scripture for oneself. Peter Leithart hopes to inspire readers to take up the study themselves, open their eyes, and realize Jesus's words for themselves, instead of through a filter like many simply accept. Deep Exegesis comes with a powerful encouragement for personal theology, very much recommended.
~Midwest Book Review
Everyone interested in understanding the Bible (and what Christian isn't!) should read this book...
~Greg Peters, Assistant Professor of Medieval and Spiritual Theology, Biola University, The Scriptorium
... an insightful and fresh contribution to the field of biblical hermeneutics.
~Samuel Emadi, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Midwestern Journal of Theology
... a sustained, often playful, and sometimes brilliantly provocative attempt to undo the dichotomy between the Scripture's formal husk and its material kernel.... Deep Exegesis is a treasure trove of hermeneutical reflection by a master craftsman. It will repay careful reading, by scholars as well as students.
~Wesley Hill, Books & Culture
Deep Exegesis is a clear, optimistic, and well-written book, with wide-spanning and interdisciplinary implications.
~The Christian Scholar's Review
Deep Exegesis is a scandalously fun read and a welcome invitation to take a second look at the way we read Scripture.
~The Expository Times
