Message Pocket New Testament Psalms and Proverbs-MS -- Eugene H. Peterson

from starbox

Exactly what I needed!! By sally tarbox on 9 March 2018 Format: Kindle Edition I'm not a Greek or Hebrew scholar, but am going with my gut feeling that if you're studying theology this is NOT what you want, as it's quite a free, modern version of the Scriptures. HOWEVER I'm reading this as a tire...

from lovesbluewillow

This Bible is a very easy read and easy to understand. Put in modern day layman terms it gets the story across!

from tuckerresearch

A horrid modern paraphrase that might give you the "gist" of the Bible, but in effect obscures and makes opaque the true meaning of the Bible. Stick to the KJV and a good literal translation if you don't know Hebrew, Aramaic, or Greek.

from DubiousDisciple

I love this contemporary Bible! It's not the most accurate translation-it's really not fair to even call it a translation, but rather a paraphrase betraying Peterson's religious convictions-but I just find it enjoyable to read. It's poetic and beautiful. Do not use it as a study Bible, but as an ...

from starbox

Exactly what I needed!! By sally tarbox on 9 March 2018 Format: Kindle Edition I'm not a Greek or Hebrew scholar, but am going with my gut feeling that if you're studying theology this is NOT what you want, as it's quite a free, modern version of the Scriptures. HOWEVER I'm reading this as a tire...