The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language - Hardcover

Eugene H. Peterson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1631466771 ISBN 13: 9781631466779

Publisher: NavPress, 2017

Synopsis

Keep things classy with this classic black cover that's anything but traditional. This full-size edition of The Message is perfect for everyone.<br/><br/>The Message is a reading Bible translated from the original Greek and Hebrew Scriptures by scholar, pastor, author, and poet Eugene Peterson. 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.<br/><br/>What makes The Message the best reading Bible? Discover for yourself.

• Feel the impact of a Bible translated into conversational English.
• Enjoy the familiar one-column design, like books you're used to.
• Find passages with The Message's unique verse-numbered paragraphs.
• See the big picture with "The Story of the Bible in Five Acts," alongside handcrafted timelines and charts.
• Keep your place with a satin ribbon marker.

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
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1631466771
• ISBN 13: 9781631466779
• Binding: Imitation Leather
• Number of pages: 1728