Open "The Message" and God's Word comes alive Thinner than one inch, "The Message" Slimline slips easily into your bag, your briefcase, and your life. With "The Message"'s distinctive single-column format, you'll enjoy reading the Bible as much as your favorite book."The Message" is a reading Bible translated from the original Greek and Hebrew Scriptures by scholar, pastor, author, and poet Eugene Peterson. Peterson spent ten years working on "The Message" after teaching in seminary and preaching in churches for more than thirty years. Thoroughly reviewed and approved by twenty biblical scholars, "The Message" combines the authority of God's Word with the cadence and energy of conversational English."The Message" awakens long-time Bible readers from their sleepy routines, renewing their desire to hear God's voice. Now, come and delight in the unexpected passion and personality that fill God's Word.