The Message Personal Size: Bible in Contemporary Lanuage - Hardcover

Eugene H. Peterson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1612914292 ISBN 13: 9781612914299

Publisher: NavPress, 2013

Synopsis

This personal-size edition of The Message is ready to go and easy to carry. In the front of the Bible, Eugene Peterson helps readers learn to use a "reading Bible." In the back, the Topical Concordance will help them find Bible passages on more than 80 topics, including doubt, anger, love, and money. With "The Story of the Bible in Five Acts," and additional charts and maps, anyone can feel at home in the world of the Bible.<br/><br/>With book introductions at their fingertips and The Message's unique verse-numbered paragraphs, readers have everything they need to sit back and enjoy the Bible, and to hear God speak in unexpected ways.

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
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1612914292
• ISBN 13: 9781612914299
• Binding: Imitation Leather
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 1803