We Who Wrestle with God

Perceptions of the Divine

By: Jordan B. Peterson

Narrated by: Jordan B. Peterson

A revolutionary new offering from Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, renowned psychologist and author of the global bestseller 12 Rules for Life.

In We Who Wrestle with God, Dr. Peterson guides us through the ancient, foundational stories of the Western world. In riveting detail, he analyzes the Biblical accounts of rebellion, sacrifice, suffering, and triumph that stabilize, inspire, and unite us culturally and psychologically. Adam and Eve and the eternal fall of mankind; the resentful and ultimately murderous war of Cain and Abel; the cataclysmic flood of Noah; the spectacular collapse of the Tower of Babel; Abraham’s terrible adventure; and the epic of Moses and the Israelites. What could such stories possibly mean? What force wrote and assembled them over the long centuries? How did they bring our spirits and the world together, and point us in the same direction?

It is time for us to understand such things, scientifically and spiritually; to become conscious of the structure of our souls and our societies; and to see ourselves and others as if for the first time.

Join Elijah as he discovers the Voice of God in the dictates of his own conscience and Jonah confronting hell itself in the belly of the whale because he failed to listen and act. Set yourself straight in intent, aim, and purpose as you begin to more deeply understand the structure of your society and your soul. Journey with Dr. Peterson through the greatest stories ever told.

Dare to wrestle with God.

Critic reviews

“At a time when so many of the mainstream Christian churches are either drifting along with the culture or turning inward to bicker about who has power, it is perhaps not surprising that the most compelling interpretation of the Scriptures is coming from a layman, a psychologist, someone outside the ecclesiastical structures. Jordan Peterson makes no claim to give an adequate theological account of the Bible, but he is indeed shedding light on what the Church Fathers called the ‘moral sense’ of the sacred text. It is practically impossible to imagine anyone who would not find illumination and inspiration in the pages of this book.”
—BISHOP ROBERT BARRON, founder of Word on Fire

“This book revitalizes ancient wisdom and builds a bridge between human biology and theology—a bridge we must cross to rescue ourselves and our civilization from the biblical errors now visible on every horizon.”
—BRET WEINSTEIN, cohost of DarkHorse Podcast and coauthor of A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century

“Jordan Peterson has wrestled into existence another iconic masterpiece, highlighting that our ancient stories filter what we see and create our perception of reality. Read on to understand the provocative arguments of our age at an entirely new level.”
—MEHMET OZ, MD, professor emeritus, Columbia University

“Peterson breathes psychological fire into ancient mythological motifs, and he proposes a new understanding of spirit that bridges religion and science. This book will help many people recover the roots of their spirituality while orienting them to a new expression of that spirituality.”
—JOHN VERVAEKE, professor of psychology and cognitive science, University of Toronto, author of Awakening from the Meaning Crisis, and creator of the video series After Socrates

“This book will mint new Christians and stir old ones. With this book, Peterson will make the same impact on our theology that he has made on our culture.”
—RUSSELL BRAND, comedian and host of the Stay Free with Russell Brand podcast

“Peterson asks the questions of our time. Who are we? How did we get here? How do we meet the challenges of the future, both as individuals and as a civilization? A must read from the West’s most important public intellectual.”
—KONSTANTIN KISIN, cohost of the TRIGGERnometry podcast

God is not dead

I loved 12 rules for life
This book is my 2nd favorite book of Jordan Peterson
It doesn’t matter if you went to church your whole life or not, after listening to this you’ll understand what the bible is trying to teach you
Jordan is able to break down the symbols so you can understand what you need to do to better yourself & your community

A Much Needed Literary Breakdown

Biblical stories are often taught with surface level knowledge of the story. Dr. Jordan Peterson takes biblical stories that have became “cliche” in modern culture and has broke down the symbolism and meaning to be seen again for all readers. Dr. Peterson is very often putting to words things many people knew to be true and could not articulate.

Outstanding performance from my favorite author

This audiobook did open my eyes in an unimaginable way! made me think about my journey with a new perspective. Thought this is gonna be a challenge for the non native English speaker as myself. It's dense and full of complex words; The message was delivered successfully. thanks professor for sharing your thoughts. love from Brazil.

Wide Ranging and Thought Provoking

I got a taste of what this book has to offer during Dr. Peterson's tour this year and this work doesn't disappoint. The author has a unique talent for picking up the connections between Biblical stories and more modern representations. At times, I find it difficult to follow certain aspects of the narrative, so I ordered the Kindle version so that I can both see and hear the content and it's been extremely helpful. Although I was raised as a Lutheran, I'm not terribly devout or dogmatic. However, this book is extremely thought-provoking. I enjoy Dr. Peterson's delivery as well.

Pure brilliance

One of the most enjoyable books I've listened to all year. Dr. Peterson is a brilliant mind and an inspiration for so many. Thank you sir!