Eugene H Peterson

The Message- The Bible in Contemporary Language

5 stars (Clear and inspiring) - Peterson's rendering of the Bible is fresh and insightful. The verses' numbers being in the margin, enable me to look up specific verses and yet read passages as more complete thoughts. 5 stars (think) - Too many Christians forget what is was like to be new in the faith. Remember when the bible was total confusion until your priest or pastor shed some light on the subject being discussed? This book kept me focusing on spiritual issues instead of a mystery novel when I was a baby Christian (at age 40) and confused. What would you rather have you kid reading, "The Message" or more 'instant messaging'? I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in Christianity. It is not meant to replace the bible. It is meant to draw you back to the bible with more clarity. 1 stars (Read's like a childrens book) - Ok, if you have a very small vocabulary and don't like to get the exact meaning of things but like to get an overall idea of what is going on, then this book is for you. It's so paraphrased that is honostly upsets me. It seems like it's not even really the bible. Passages and stories are designed to read like modern day times, but the only problem is that this stuff isn't modern day at all, and isn't supposed to be. I don't suggest it unless you've never read the bible before and are in elementary school. ...
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The Message Remix Bible in Contemporary Language

3 stars (Good and not so good) - I bought this bible for my teenage daughter who had requested it. We had heard great comments about it and were somewhat disappointed after receiving our copy. The way my daughter explained it, a lot has been lost in the translation. Some sentences are great because it really puts some things in perspective, but some sentences are awful because it's lost the lyric quality and familiarity of nearly every other bible translation/revision. Neither of us will be using it as our primary bible. 5 stars (Great Translation Of the Bible) - Great book in a new form that is understood by anyone instaed of all the complex words. It is the most clearest Bible ever. Pick one up and start reading. 5 stars (Spectacular Translation) - Very useful, down-to-earth explanations and translation of the Bible. A vivid one page summary precedes each book and casts extra light on the themes of the books of the Bible. Passages I've often been perplexed over as to how to apply them to my own life are revealed through the simple-to-understand language used to translate them. I've already given two as gifts and will give more in the future...highly recommended!! ...
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