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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.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am 60 years old and love the King James bible and hate the bland modern version, however I find the language in 'The Word on the Street' is as poetic and enjoyable as the King James version. My husband is a vicar and has taken to it with great enthusiasm.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Word on the Street
Rob Lacey is an ABSOLUTE genius! This book is a MUST HAVE! I am only half way through it so far and have to share my thought on it! So far it is brilliant. He is very easy to read, on the ball and with kind humour that us Christians can laugh at without feeling guilty for laughing. The man is amazing, so much so that I will be ordering other books he has written too.
Rob Lacey is an ABSOLUTE genius! This book is a MUST HAVE! I am only half way through it so far and have to share my thought on it! So far it is brilliant. He is very easy to read, on the ball and with kind humour that us Christians can laugh at without feeling guilty for laughing. The man is amazing, so much so that I will be ordering other books he has written too.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book at our church book store while having tea with some friends in the cafe - all of us are 60 and above and we thoroughly enjoyed this reworking of the Bible. It's fresh as well as humerous but none the less puts the point over very well. For instance "shepherds on a hill looking after sheep" become "the sheep security team"!
We all loved the book and sometimes it really is good to look outside the box
at a different way of putting things.
I highly recommend you buy it - one for everyone of all ages to enjoy.
We all loved the book and sometimes it really is good to look outside the box
at a different way of putting things.
I highly recommend you buy it - one for everyone of all ages to enjoy.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Zingy, fun, but NOT the full Bible so overpriced
On the plus side, the text is bright and humerous and contains a many real insights.
There are many delightful passages in this eg. Read more
There are many delightful passages in this eg. Read more
Published 9 months ago by E. WOOLSTON
Excellent book but not what I expected
This was a truely excellent read, however not what I expected.
When I asked the hommies that were chillin' outside my crib about the word, they said that 'BIRD' was the... Read more
When I asked the hommies that were chillin' outside my crib about the word, they said that 'BIRD' was the... Read more
Published 16 months ago by A. Rawson
great for all ages brings the bible to life
this makes a great read for all ages and if your a new christian wondering what the bible is all about this is a great start up to date and is easy read.. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Mrs. Ps Turley
Finally a Bible ANYONE can read !
That title might annoy some folk, but I think they know what I mean.
Here is a book, an interpretation of the gospels that is just so fresh, unusual and different. Read more
Here is a book, an interpretation of the gospels that is just so fresh, unusual and different. Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2010 by Franz Kiffka
The Bible; but different
This is an amazing version of the Bible; just like the Bible it makes you think but Rob presents it in street language that is at least entertaining, and if it brings people to the... Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2010 by Mister G
The youth version of the Good News
im currently training as a christian youth worker and as part of my course im currently wirrting an essay on how youth workers should try to relate to youth culter and i think... Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2009 by Mrs. H. M. Hollis
JEEZUS IN DA HOUS (or how NOT to write a Bible)
===What is it===
Supposedly a 'dangerously real' retelling of Scriptures. Lacey is translating the Bible into what he counts as the street language of today, simplifying... Read more
Supposedly a 'dangerously real' retelling of Scriptures. Lacey is translating the Bible into what he counts as the street language of today, simplifying... Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2008 by K. A. Cooke
Sorry sorry sorry, Mr Rob
Eep. The other 2 reviewers have given this 5 stars, so now I'm wondering if I'm missing something.
There's no doubt, this is an informative book. Read more
There's no doubt, this is an informative book. Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2006 by Anna
Cutting Edge Christianity
This book brings a fresh and vibrant new feel to the stories we know so well from the bible. Very often the very familiarity can make their reading stale, but this book brings it... Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2006 by Wendy Jones
Vibrant, real and pulls no punches
Rob Lacey says this 'isn't the bible with a capital B' - but it is a vibrant, modern re-write of the Bible suitable for getting an alternative impression of what the... Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2005 by Dr. M. Bedrock
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