The message : Old Testament : the Bible in contemporary language

by Eugene H. Peterson, Kelly Ryan Dolan (Narrator)

An audio Bible that penetrates our hearts and minds, transforming us day by day into the person God desires us to be. Written in the same kind of language you use to talk with friends, write letters, and discuss politics, The Message preserves the authentic, earthy flavor and expressive character of the Bible. For more than 6 million readers, Eugene Peterson's unique style has opened up new understanding and insight into God's Word

Audiobook

First published February 1, 2010

About the author

Eugene H. Peterson was a pastor, scholar, author, and poet. For many years he was James M. Houston Professor of Spiritual Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. He also served as founding pastor of Christ Our King Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, Maryland. He had written over thirty books, including Gold Medallion Book Award winner The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language a contemporary translation of the Bible. After retiring from full-time teaching, Eugene and his wife Jan lived in the Big Sky Country of rural Montana. He died in October 2018.

Reviews

[James S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great translation/ paraphrase that helped me hear well-known passages with new ears, read by an excellent narrator.