The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language - Softcover

Peterson, Eugene H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1576832732 ISBN 13: 9781576832738

Publisher: Navpress Pub Group, 2002

Synopsis

Open The Message and God’s Word comes alive!

Thinner than one inch, The Message Slimline slips easily into your bag, your briefcase, and your life. WithThe Message’s distinctive single-column format, you’ll 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 God’s 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 God’s voice. Now, come and delight in the unexpected passion and personality that fill God’s Word.

About this title

From the Back Cover

The best Message on earth just got better . Improved design and enhanced capability make the all-new version of The Message Numbered Edition the contemporary translation of choice. And when paired up with your favorite study Bible, the everyday language that The Message is known for, along with these newly enhanced features, delivers a reading experience that is relatable, energetic, and amazingly fresh. Newly added features to enhance the reading experience Now includes Verse Numbers -With an exclusively designed verse numbering system that's distinct to The Message. All new size that's 25% thinner and a full half-pound lighter. Handcrafted Maps and Charts enhance the big picture of Scripture Deluxe padded cover with silver emboss Improved typeset for better readability Satin ribbon marker comes standard for keeping your place Exclusive Lifetime Reader Guarantee -if your Message Bible gets worn out from heavy use, we'll replace it at no additional cost to you.

About the Author

Eugene H. Peterson is a pastor, scholar, author, and poet. He has written more than thirty books, including Gold Medallion Book Award winner The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language. Peterson earned his BA in philosophy from Seattle Pacific University, his STB from New York Theological Seminary, and his MA in Semitic languages from Johns Hopkins University. In 1962, Peterson was a founding pastor of Christ Our King Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, Maryland, where he served for many years before retiring in 1991. He is Professor Emeritus of Spiritual Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. He now lives in Montana with his wife, Jan.

Edition details

• Publisher: Navpress Pub Group
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1576832732
• ISBN 13: 9781576832738
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 2200