Good As New: A Radical Retelling of the Scriptures

Rating:
Summary: Blasphemy
Review: I can't believe that this book or so-called 'Bible' is in existance. This is not the Word of God.

True Bible: "Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, 'Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.' But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest."

New: "Meanwhile Rocky was still sitting in the courtyard. A woman came up to him and said: 'Haven't I seen you with Jesus, the hero from Galilee?" Rocky shook his head and said: 'I don't know what the hell you're talking about!'"

Rating:
Summary: Blasphemy
Review: This can not even be called a bible it completely perverts the scriptures and should not of even been published. It promotes fornication as well as homosexuality. This is in no way shape or form a bible that is worth buying.

Rating:
Summary: New and Good
Review: While some of the words can be startling to one who is already familiar with more traditional versions of the New Testament (I prefer the NRSV usually), they are actually very close to the original Koine Greek. For example, the word "dipped" is used in place of "baptise," where in biblical Greek, it does literally mean "to be dipped." The changes in language sometimes made me laugh out loud but they also made me think. Bravo for Mr. Henson for this audacious, fresh and fun reading of the New Testament. I'm always looking for ways to re-read the scriptures and Mr. Henson's work definately keeps me awake and alert to what I'm reading and has helped me to understand and deepen my faith in new ways.