The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language

About this book

Open The Message and Gods Word comes alive! Thinner than one inch The Message Slimline slips easily into your bag your briefcase and your life. WithThe Messages distinctive single-column format youll enjoy reading the Bible as much as your favorite book. The Message is a reading Bible translated from the original Greek and Hebrew Scriptures by scholar pastor author and poet Eugene Peterson. Peterson spent ten years working onThe Message after teaching in seminary and preaching in churches for more than thirty years. Thoroughly reviewed and approved by twenty biblical scholars The Message combines the authority of Gods Word with the cadence and energy of conversational English. The Message awakens long-time Bible readers from their sleepy routines renewing their desire to hear Gods voice. Now come and delight in the unexpected passion and personality that fill Gods Word.