The Message/Remix

The New Testament in Contemporary Language

By: Eugene Peterson

Narrated by: Contemporary Christian Music Artists

Why does a 2,000-year-old book still matter? Why should it? The answer is found in The Message: REMIX New Testament, today's Bible in contemporary language for tomorrow's leaders. The Message has had a profound impact on millions of people worldwide, including some of the best-known artists in contemporary Christian music today. The Message: REMIX is read by artists whose lives have been impacted by The Message. Listen to REMIX and allow the Word of God to sink deep into your mind and soul.

Each artist reads a favorite portion of Scripture:

• Rebecca St. James: Ephesians
• tobyMac: 1 Peter
• Melissa Brock of Superchic[k]: Jude
• Janna Long of Avalon: Philippians
• Bart Millard of MercyMe: Titus
• Steven Curtis Chapman: James
• Mac Powell of Third Day: 1 John
• Danielle Young of Caedmon's Call: Colossians
• Mark Stuart of Audio Adrenaline: 2 Peter
• Dan Haseltine of Jars of Clay: Galatians

©2003 Eugene Peterson (P)2003 Oasis Audio LLC

Cheesy but good.

As an Irish listener, I find the Americanisms in this are at times so foreign that it almost makes the text *more* difficult to understand - however on the odd occasion they're just perfect; I mean, who else would come out with a phrase like 'beat it, Satan!'? Overall a fun paraphrase and one that's easily listened to.

Are there more stars? Max them out!!!

Loved it. Easy to understand, read, and listen. Enjoyed the different speakers. Thanks for writing this "reader's" version of the Bible.

three cheers!

It always surprises me to see criticisms of an attempt to make the Word more accessible to the masses. It is too reminiscent of the Church keeping the scriptures in Latin for over a thousand years. I say Bravo to Eugene Peterson for this translation of the New Testament into modern English idiom. Every time I read a different translation I see things in a way I never did before.

Awesome!

I am thoroughly enjoying hearing the bible in this way. The message sticks!

This is the book !

Where does The Message/Remix rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Jesus would teach in parables. This man has a gift. The bible just flows from this book. I like to read to my students from the King James and then re-read the same passages from The Message. Sometimes vice versa.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jesus. He came to save us in this world and the next.

Any additional comments?

Highly recommended !