The Bible In Contemporary Language
EUGENE H. PETERSON
BRINGING TRUTH TO LIFE
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Bible, English. Message. 2002.
The message: the Bible in contemporary language / Eugene H. Peterson.
p. cm.
ISBN 1-57683-673-8
I. Peterson, Eugene H., 1932-II. Title.
BS195. M47 2002
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Contents
Introduction to the Books of Moses
Introduction to the History Books
Introduction to the Books of Wisdom
Introduction to the Books of the Prophets
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About The Message: The Bible in Contemporary LanguageMany people assume that a book about a holy God should sound elevated, stately, and ceremonial. If this is how you’ve always viewed the Bible, you’re about to make a surprising discovery. The Message brings the life-changing power of the New Testament, the vibrant passion of the Psalms, and the rich, practical wisdom of Proverbs into easy-to-read modern language that echoes the rhythm and idioms of the original Greek and Hebrew. Written in the same kind of language you’d use to talk with friends, write a letter, or discuss politics, The Message preserves the authentic, earthy flavor and the expressive character of the Bible’s best-loved books. Whether you’ve been reading the Bible for years or are exploring it for the first time, The Message will startle and surprise you. And it will allow you to experience firsthand the same power and directness that motivated its original readers to change the course of history so many centuries ago. |
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