The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language

Name: The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language
Price: 18.5 USD
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Rating: 4.7 (4229 reviews)
Author: Peterson, Eugene H.

by Peterson, Eugene H.

Religion Spirituality

4.7 (4,229)

4.7 stars from 4,229 reviews. Top 58% of Religion Spirituality books we track.

2288 pages~38.1 hr readPublished by NavPress

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Perfect for you if...

You've tried reading the Bible but found the traditional language created distance between you and the text.
You want to understand Scripture deeply without needing a theology degree to decipher archaic phrasing.
You're looking for a complete Bible that doesn't feel like a burden to sit down with.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer formal, word-for-word translations that prioritise literal precision over readability.
You're studying the Bible academically and need the Greek and Hebrew structures preserved in English.
You find contemporary language in Scripture makes it feel less sacred or authoritative.

About this book

The Message is a Bible translation created by Eugene Peterson, a scholar, pastor, author, and poet, working from the original Greek and Hebrew texts. The translation has been reviewed and approved by twenty biblical scholars. The Message presents Scripture in conversational English while maintaining the authority of the original texts. It features verse-numbered paragraphs organized by passage, making it easy to locate specific sections. The edition includes "The Story of the Bible in Five Acts" along with timelines and charts to provide context and overview of biblical narratives.

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Currently 4.7★ from 4,229 reviews

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