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The Street Bible (Paperback)

by Rob Lacey (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 528 pages
  • Publisher: Zondervan Publishing House (7 May 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007107900
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007107902
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.2 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 80,835 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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An engaging new translation of the Bible into the language of the city. Rob Lacey reworks the metaphors, situations, and speech patterns of the Bible to create a real impact on the modern, urban reader.


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First off, nothing. No light, no time, no substance, no matter.
Second off, God starts it all off and WHAP! Stuff everywhere!
Genesis 1:1


It’s creative. It’s colourful. It’s the Bible as you’ve never read it. In this engaging new paraphrase, author and actor Rob Lacey renders the Bible in the language of the modern urban reader. Using MTV-style dialogue, Lacey lends fresh perspective to familiar stories and sayings. For new and seasoned readers alike, the street bible takes the message of the Scriptures into the 21st century to create the impact it had in the 1st century.

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Whoa!!! This is wicked!, 20 April 2003
Remember that dull, dry book written in the language of several centuries ago that told you about God??
Well, the street bible is a lively, readable, modern paraphrase of that old faithful tome that brings it alive again.
At Spring Harvest week one in Minehead, it sold out twice, and the bookstore there had an extra, special, opening one lunchtime just to sell their third delivery.
Stop reading this review and buy this book. It is the most exciting, enjoyable, ground-breaking version of the bible for ages.
Use this to get the overview of what's going on, then your favourite "traditional" bible for the in-depth study.
It would probably appeal especially to the teen market, owing to its use of street language (but I think it's great - and I'm 37! - young at heart ;-) )
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars God's message made readable, 15 Nov 2003
The Bible is the most important book you could ever read, but I guess that some translations don't make it the most readable. This is not exactly a translation, but it is God's message nonetheless and it is certainly not boring and it will make you view Christianity in a new way. I bought it as a birthday present for my 14 year old brother, and he loves it too. I was worried that he wouldn't, as he doesn't like books, and he has never like reding the Bible even though he is a Christian, but he says that reading this helps him understand stuff, and he likes it a lot.
Also, I would recommend the Message. That's good too!
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Boring? I don't think so!!, 29 April 2003
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If you ever tried to read your way through the bible and fell asleep this is for you. This is NOT a translation - it's an interpretation in modern "street" language. It's an absolute must for the teenager, youth leader and in fact anyone hoping to get from one end of the other without the aid of matchsticks! Probably the best thing that anyone has done with the bible since it was first written down!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great for the kids
I bought this book for my children to help with the religious studies lessons at school. They had no interest in the standard bible and struggled to understand it. Read more
Published 8 days ago by M. Cleary

1.0 out of 5 stars Too far from the truth. Patronising in the extreme.
If you're looking for a useful, readable translation of the Bible, keep looking. This is not it.
The Street Bible is a novelty quick to wear off. Read more
Published 6 months ago by E. Martin

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to read if you find the bible a little daunting
I've recently been exploring my faith a lot more - doing the Alpha course and reading faith building materials. Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2005 by A. Russell

5.0 out of 5 stars The Street Bible
fantastic book, well written for children and adults alike. All my children aged 9 to 15 enjoyed reading the book and I have read parts of it myself and become engrossed. Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2004 by tracy6865

5.0 out of 5 stars Does exactly what it says on the tin!
When I bought this book I must admit I was a little bit dubious. I mean, the Bible with verses missed out? Paraphrased? Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2004 by gods_chosen

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
This book speaks the bible in a language to inspire, It makes the biblecome to life, you can imagine being in church and the emotions beingplayed out for you rather than the plain... Read more
Published on 25 April 2004 by Lucy Tyrrell

5.0 out of 5 stars The Word on the Street
The re-telling of a familiar story in everyday language is compelling. It echoes the street Greek used in the 1st Century., simple, direct and expressive. Read more
Published on 20 April 2004 by T L Gibbs

5.0 out of 5 stars a book to buy in bulk!
After reading the street bible i knew that i would be buying more than one copy. It has a great readability and humour but also does not pull any punches on the key issues and... Read more
Published on 4 Nov 2003 by Bill Taylor-Beales

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute Quality
They say the bible is the most-widely published, but least read book, if every copy of the bible was written like this then it'd be the most widely read as well. Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2003 by Rach Holloway

5.0 out of 5 stars The Street Bible Review
Wow! I first heard about this book at a Christian festival calleed Summer Madness in Belfast. I was fortunate enough to be able to go and see Rob Lacey perform from it and was... Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2003 by Katie

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