畢德生（Eugene Peterson）

生於1932年，是加拿大維真學院（Regent College）靈修神學教授，與傅士德牧師(Richard J. Foster)並列北美兩大具影響力的靈修作傢，有“牧者中的牧者”之稱。

1978年起，他一邊牧會，也一邊開始寫作。他認為牧養和寫作是同一件事：都是藉著祈禱、傾聽，來發現上帝在人群中的作為。他的寫作即是牧養眾人；而他牧養教會時，也好似在寫一本書。他的文筆內斂有力，深刻真摯而又能發人省思。

Of all the characters in the Bible, it is David who is most human. His life is lived on the "rough-edged actuality" of real life, and his relationship with God is an energetic one. Through the passions, the trials, and the lyrical poetry of this beloved figure, we gain powerful insights into the role of God in our own lives.

In this inspirational volume, Professor Eugene H. Peterson, translator of The Message, uses stories from David's epic life as vivid lessons in everyday faith and spirituality. Exploring David's experiences of friendship, grief, love, sin, and suffering, as well as sanctuary, beauty, and wilderness, he reawakens us to the enduring truths behind these beloved stories.</p>