The Message: the Old Testament Prophets in Contemporary Language
By Unknown Author.
Description
The words fresh and new are so overused, we are rightly skeptical when we hear them applied to books. However, in The Message: The Old Testament Prophets, Eugene Peterson again boldly takes on sacred text, translating it into the vernacular in--dare we say it?--fresh, new ways. Where once the Old Testament prophets may have seemed outdated, his heavy use of metaphors and fiery prose make the text sing, loudly proclaiming righteousness and direction to contemporary culture. This from Jeremiah, chapter seven: "Get smart! Your leaders are handing you a pack of lies, and you'...
ISBN(s)
1576831957, 9781576831953
