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In this engaging new paraphrase of the Bible, author, actor, and performer Rob Lacey reworks biblical metaphors, situations, and speech patterns into the language of the city to create a powerful impact on the modern urban reader. He uses the MTV dialect of today's culture to create a new and original look at what may be over-familiar stories and teachings. Through its modern style, the street bible is an accessible and exciting introduction to the Bible for the uninitiated reader, and a fresh perspective for the church community. A sample from Romans 7 reads, "So what'll we say then? Are the Ten Written Rules wicked? No! We'd never have known what 'wicked' was unless the rules had been published and circulated. Rule 6 says: 'Don't drool over what's not yours, ' but of course, my dark side takes its cue from this and what happens? I'm gagging for stuff that's not mine and never should be."

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780007107902
  • ISBN-10: 0007107900
  • Publisher: Zondervan
  • Publish Date: May 2003
  • Dimensions: 7.76 x 5.12 x 1.32 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.78 pounds
  • Page Count: 530

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