02-10-2003, 09:30 PM
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Contributing Editor Emeritus
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Laridian Releases New Paraphrase Bible
http://www.laridiansales.com/order/productpages/LBKMSG001.asp?order_platform=ce
Laridian has released a new paraphrase bible for Pocket Bible called "The Message."
" 'The Message' provides a refreshingly unique Bible-reading experience. Translated directly from the ancient Hebrew and Greek texts into contemporary speech, The Message is designed to open up new understanding and insight as you read God�s Word. With no formal language and no verse numbers, the Scriptures unfold like a gripping novel. Passages you�ve read many times before come alive, revealing the vibrant energy and passion of God�s Word."
The differences in the paraphrase bible can be astonishing. Here is John 3:16.
New American Standard: For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.
The Message: This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life.
Certianly not a bible you'd study from, but one that would be much easier to read at night. It is $19.99, requires a new Pocket Bible (free download for existing owners) and is approximately 2.7MB.
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02-10-2003, 09:35 PM
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Ponderer
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Sure you give John 3:16 as an example. What does it do for Numbers? :wink:
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02-10-2003, 09:48 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Jan 2003
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In this the 21st century, I am amazed at how many products there are that are based around outmoded supernatural ideas.
While I accept that there are those who need to believe in their faiths, these products definately get a disproportionate amount of coverage on the Pocket PC sites.
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02-10-2003, 09:50 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Nothing can make Numbers readable!!!!  I like the approach of the Contemporary English Version - it just reduces the text size of all those interminable lists... :wink:
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02-10-2003, 10:05 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Apr 2002
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"...around outmoded supernatural ideas?"
"...around outmoded supernatural ideas?" - that's funny. I am quickly coming to think that beliving Microsoft will ever release anything of real worth falls under that descriptor. :twisted:
Seriously, though, if you are Christian or Jewish, chances are you will find The Message a worthwhile download. The author really takes pains to flesh a lot of grace and poetic meaning out of the Hebrew scriptures and New Testament. I am pysched to see it released!
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02-10-2003, 10:10 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Jul 2003
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bagemk,
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these products definately get a disproportionate amount of coverage on the Pocket PC sites.
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I've never seen Bible software, on this or any other Pocket PC site, reported without good reason - a new product or offer available. If you are seeing disproportionate coverage then that is your perception - I doubt you could produce evidence to prove your point.
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it is very good of you to allow us poor deluded fools our mistaken, outmoded beliefs - I for one feel a great weight lifted from my shoulders...! 8)
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02-10-2003, 10:27 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Jun 2006
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bagemk: There's no conspiracy here, just simple market forces. If you think about it, bible software is a killer app for PPC.
* You can do full-text searches on a word or phrase without resorting to a bulky, expensive concordance.
* You can easily compare the text of different translations side-by-side (again, without having to carry multiple books with you).
* Oh, yeah, you can also keep your schedule on the same device.
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02-10-2003, 10:36 PM
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Swami
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Agreed - for pastoral work or Biblical study the PPC rocks! It is great to hold in one's hand the combination of study and reference material and it really acts as an enabler!
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02-10-2003, 11:42 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Not to mention the fact that you can take it to Bible study or Church without having to spend $50 plus to keep an "extra" one in you car for travel. Plus the bookmarks and copy-paste capabilities make Bible study a lot easier to follow and remember.
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02-10-2003, 11:44 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Aug 2006
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BTW, Ed. hope you're having fun @ Redmond.
and angry dude,
I wonder if you would have bothered posting if it was something for Taoism, Buddhism, or Islam?
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