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.  It combines the authority of the word of God with the cadence and energy of American English and has been thoroughly checked and approved by twenty biblical scholars.

The Message is not intended to replace study Bibles; instead, its purpose is to bring God's Word to those who don't understand the Bible or have lost interest in learning what it has to say.  Passages that seem familiar will come alive.  Read the Message today and rediscover what God's Word can do in you life.

The message personal size bible is ideal for everyday reading.  Its many useful features include:

• Translated into American English, so it's easy to understand for any age
• Single-column, verse-numbered paragraphs, which make The Message a reading Bible
• Easy-to-read type size
• Convenient, easy-to-carry size
• Hardback and leather-look options
• Reference material with maps, charts, and timelines
• 80-word Topical index
• A guide from Eugene H Peterson on how to use a "reading Bible"
• Maps