Key Features of This Edition (ISBN 9781576839164):

The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language is a groundbreaking rendition of the Bible by scholar-pastor Eugene H. Peterson. It is not a word-for-word translation but a dynamic paraphrase, meticulously crafted from the original Greek and Hebrew texts to convey the tone, rhythm, and impact of the ancient books in the everyday language we use today.

Peterson spent over ten years translating The Message with the goal of capturing the “street language” of the original biblical writers. The result is a Bible that reads like a compelling story, full of drama, humor, and piercing clarity, making it accessible and engaging for both first-time readers and long-time students of Scripture.