The Message The Bible in Contemporary Language: The Message, Spring Wildflowers, Leather-Look, Slimline Edition Imitation LeatherOpen The Message and Gods Word comes alive! Thinner than one inch, The Message Slimline slips easily into your bag, your briefcase, and your life. With The Messages distinctive single column format, youll enjoy reading the Bible as much as your favorite book. 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