Updated 12:47 pm.EST, Sun November 22, 2009

Entertainment|Fri, Nov. 07 2008 03:40 PM EST

Provocative Bible Magazine Makes U.S. Debut

By Eric Young|Christian Post Reporter

For its U.S. publication, Illuminated World has partnered with the American Bible Society (ABS), which licensed the rights to the Good News version of the Bible to Illuminated World. ABS has also played an integral role in the project, ensuring that the biblical texts were treated with dignity.

“We encourage efforts that invite conversations with new audiences about the Holy Scriptures,” explained Dr. Philip H. Towner, Dean of the Nida Institute for Biblical Scholarship, the scholarly arm of the American Bible Society.

“Our commitment to this project supports our mission to reach all people − those outside of the church, not just those on the inside − with the biblical message,” he continued. “The Good News Translation is a faithful rendering of the ancient text which will allow anyone who is inspired, ignited or intrigued by the photos within The Book to acquire a biblical perspective on many of the issues that we face in our times.

“Our goal is to ensure that the message of God's hope shines brightly and penetrates the fog of life's complexities.”

The release of The Book was accompanied by a new website, www.bibleilluminated.com, which will serve as a forum for discussion on diverse topics ranging from religion, inequality, social justice and the use of imagery in The Book.

The 288-page, softcover Bible magazine is now available online and at major bookstores for $35 USD. A list of retailers is available at www.bibleilluminated.com.

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  • Sun Nov 09, 2008 4:41 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 0

    Here is a good example of creating a Bible that is pleasing to read, but the person will learn nothing from it. It becomes a novel, and not the Truth. It becomes easier to read, but nearly impossible to study. So we create a generation of milk-fed Christians who are easy prey to false doctrines.

  • Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:59 am Agree: 2   Disagree: 1

    anything that doesn't line up with the Word of God should be rejected.

  • Sat Nov 08, 2008 6:49 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

    Since it comes from Sweden I wonder if it will have recipes from the Swedish Chef from the Muppets, because it sounds like there won't be anything spirtually worthwhile in it.

  • Sat Nov 08, 2008 1:40 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 0

    It probably does not include words like repentance, fasting, atonement, and sin . . .

  • Sat Nov 08, 2008 1:11 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

    Does it have the words "purpose driven" in the title?

  • Sat Nov 08, 2008 10:08 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

    forget worship, just entertain me.....

  • Sat Nov 08, 2008 9:15 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

    this is nothing new. we can expect more and more like this in the days to come.

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