Dr Peterson uses a lot of ancient wisdom in the book to support is claim and brings more light on the metaphorical truths, his bringing together of science and religion is unparalleled and the message trying to be communicated by him is an essential one that individual is a universe in itself and the individual rises above the group and how to keep ideologies at arm's length.

It's easy to understand when he reads his work (like MoM) which helps you understand the rhythmic patterns and also the intonation as he reads is easy to tackle. Can't wait for Beyond Order and excited that Dr Peterson has read that himself too. This is my third time tackling the book and I can't just say enough about how much I love it. Jordan B Peterson was with all his heart and soul. The ideas out forward in Maps of Meaning were clearly embodied in 12 Rules For Life with the ideas communicated in a more simple to understand manner. If you are one of those who spends a lot of time walking/travelling, this is a good companion Audiobook: The book is narrated by Jordan Peterson himself and the narration is extremely good. The author's use of the Biblical narrative is perhaps due to his familiarity with that tradition and the consequent Western morality which has been framed by the Judeo-Christian framework of which he is a staunch supporter.

However as a person coming from a different tradition, it becomes obvious that the rules mentioned in the book and the justification provided for them can be arrived at through any sufficiently ancient text, such as the Gita.

The Biblical stories thus interpreted become not historical but metaphorical. Albeit one written by a psychologist using the framework of Jungian Archetypes. But the book is also a commentary on the Bible. From the importance of standing up straight (symbolizing facing the world willingly) to doing what is meaningful instead of expedient, to taking care of yourself to allow kids (and those dependent upon you) to take risks and build their own strengths, the book provides rules for facing life with all it's suffering and complexity. This is a good book with 12 rules that encourage s people to take responsibility of themselves, their family, their community and may be even the world.

12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson