TheWord on the Street by Lacey, Rob ( Author ) ON Feb-02-2005, Paperback

Rob Lacey's "dangerously real" retelling of Scripture vividly demonstrates that the Bible is packed full of stories/poems/images that resonate with the big issues of today. This fresh paraphrase with running commentary brings the text alive: Bible stories are retold as mini-blockbusters; psalms as song lyrics; epistles as emails; Revelation as a virtual reality. Out with stale religious terms, here's a "Bible" that talks today's language - gritty, earthy, witty. Enough of starting at Genesis with good intentions but getting lost in Leviticus. Lacey succeeds in revitalizing a classic work by focusing on the big picture: fast-forwards through the "slow-moving" bits with pace, passion and energy to make the Bible a page-turner again. What's more, Lacey's award-winning tour de force was created during a remarkable personal journey through terminal cancer: the stuff the Bible stories are made of. This life-experience injects Lacey's take on Scripture with authenticity and authority - resonating with Bible characters who also wrestled with the big questions. Purist alert; This is not The Bible (capital B)...but it might just get you reaching for one.

Title - TheWord on the Street by Lacey, Rob ( Author ) ON Feb-02-2005, Paperback

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Author - Rob Lacey

ISBN 13 - 9780310932253

Imprint - Zondervan

Publisher - Zondervan

Date Published - 01/03/2005

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No. of pages -

Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 135 x 205 x mm

Weight - 400 g

Languages - English