The Message Bible: Complete: The Bible in Contemporary Language [Audiobook, MP3 Audio, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Eugene H Petersen (Author), Kelly Ryan Dolan (Narrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 30, 2004

Those familiar with any part of the Bible will recognize John 3:16, but find a mind-altering difference. The words are fresh, new, and sound like the 21st century. That's because it is from The Message, a presentation of the Word of God crafted for a modern age. Unlike other audio Bibles, The Message was fashioned by Eugene Peterson to be read aloud, not as a study Bible.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Oasis Audio; Unabridged edition (November 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589266560
• ISBN-13: 978-1589266568
• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 4.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,048,199 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #86 in Books > Books on CD > Religion & Spirituality > Bible

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best way to read the entire bible!, September 8, 2005

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J. Lane (Granbury, Texas) - See all my reviews
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The Message Audio CD will make it possible for me to get through the entire bible eventually. I listen while I'm driving to and from work. I have a 35 minute drive and listening to these cd's make the time pass more enjoyable and faster. With the gas prices up like they are, I have decided to slow down considerably and I don't even notice the extra time I'm spending on the road. I have learned so much and I'm excited about what I still have to learn!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to "read" the Bible, June 17, 2007

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Rosemary Thornton "Niece of Addie Hoyt Fargo ... (Norfolk, VA) - See all my reviews
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Having enjoyed the hard copy versions of The Message for years, I decided to invest in the CD version and was very glad that I did. Each chapter of The Message has a brief snazzy musical intro (which I *really* like) with a woman's voice giving a background about the church, the times and the general history. I suppose I glossed over this part in the written form, but I surely do enjoy listening to it on tape. It really helps put the whole thing in context.

I'm always hesitant to invest in these "books on tape" because sometimes, the reading so dry and boring, but the reading on The Message is strong, clear and interesting. The intro to Matthew even features Eugene Peterson himself, explaining a little background about how he wrote "The Message."

I am *not* an audio-based learner but more of a visual learner, yet my thoughts don't drift whilst listening to these CDs. I find it very easy to stay focused and really pay attention and soak up the meanings.

I've listened to these CDs for several years now and they never grow old. I love the layout and organizations of the tracks, the little case (very handy), the narrator's voice, the music and above all, I love listening to The Message.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product!, September 30, 2005

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P. Parker - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Message Bible: Complete: The Bible in Contemporary Language (Audio CD)

I bought this product to listen to the Bible on my ipod shuffle. It's great. Each chapter or two is a new mp3 file and the authors sound really good and interesting. Definitely recommend it.