The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language (MSG) text for use with PocketBible for Windows Mobile^™-based Smartphone.

The Message provides a refreshingly unique Bible-reading experience. Translated directly from the ancient Hebrew and Greek texts into contemporary speech, The Message is designed to open up new understanding and insight as you read God’s Word. With no formal language and no verse numbers, the Scriptures unfold like a gripping novel. Passages you’ve read many times before come alive, revealing the vibrant energy and passion of God’s Word.

Features

• A paraphrase from the original Hebrew and Greek languages
• Written in clear, direct language that brings the Bible to life
• Covers all 66 books of the Bible
• Introductions for every book of the Bible
• Designed to be a reading Bible rather than a study Bible
• No verse numbers to interrupt the flow of reading
• Authored by Eugene Peterson
• Reviewed by a team of distinguished professors from various seminaries and colleges to ensure that it accurately communicates the original Hebrew and Greek

About the Author

Eugene H. Peterson is a writer, poet and retired pastor. He has authored more than 20 books and is a contributing editor to Leadership. He is Professor Emeritus of Spiritual Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. Eugene also founded Christ our King Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, Maryland, where he ministered for 29 years.