The word on the street by rob lacey is first and foremost a paraphrase of the bible. Lacey also codirected the gate arts centre in his hometown of cardiff, the welsh capital. Pdf word on the street download full pdf book download. Buy a cheap copy of the word on the street, limited summer. For those whove never read the bible and for those whove read it too much. As stated on the cover pages it is like the message bible but with attitude capital a. The book was written with the sole purpose of getting people. Rob lacey 19622006 was a british actor, storyteller and author of the word on the street formerly the street bible. The word on the street is rob lacey s dangerous and vivid retelling of scripture great for outreach events rob lacey s dangerously real retelling of scripture vividly demonstrates that the bible is packed full of storiespoemsimages that resonate with the big issues of today.
However, the purpose that rob lacey gives from paraphrasing it in the way that he did makes it very difficult for me to say that he did a bad thing. Publication date 2004 topics the bible, religion, bibles, bibles other, christian interest, religion bibles new international, biblical studies general, bible general publisher grand rapids, mich. Rob laceypeople like us is the story of rob lacey, poet, actor, and awardwinning author of the street bible. Since chaos will resume in september, well spend the summer diving into the book of psalms. The stories, poetry, and music of the bible come alive as never before in this 60minute performance based on awardwinning british actor rob laceys book the word on the street. But most of all, he speaks the language of the heart. This lifeexperience injects laceys take on scripture with authenticity and authorityresonating with bible characters who also wrestled with the big questions.
It is a narrative of the books of the bible for example the 4 gospels are written as one continuous story, referring to verses from all of the gospels. May 07, 2002 the author, rob lacey, for those who revere the bibles authority, its best not to think of this as a translation or even a paraphrase although it often is that. There is a new paraphrase out,though i wouldnt even begin to complement it that way called the word on the street, by rob lacey. The essential word on the street abridged audiobook download. Well present the verses standard niv style and then read them from the word on the street bible which is a kickin bible paraphrase by rob lacey. The word on the street includes the old and new testament. Rob lacey is the author of the word on the street 3. The word on the street formerly the street bible is a biblebased book by rob lacey that paraphrases key bible stories using modern language. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
Lacey has a refreshingly downtoearth attitude to the bible and a wry sense of humour. Laceys first major book, the word on the street, was originally published in. See all books authored by rob lacey, including the word on the street, limited summer edition, and street life, and more on. The stories, poetry, and music of the bible come alive as never. By rob lacey the word on the street by rob lacey the word on the street is far from a dry read. Laceys dangerously real retelling of scripture vividly. Lacey is best known for the word on the street originally published as the street bible, a vivid retelling of the entire bible in modern british street english which was honored with the book of the year award in 2004 by the christian booksellers convention in the u. Inspired by the acclaimed book and based on the live pe.
Rob lacey was a nationally known writer, performer and awardrob lacey was a nationally known writer, performer and awardwinning broadcaster. In this engaging new paraphrase, author and actor rob lacey renders the bible in the language of the modern urban reader. Lacey s first major book, the word on the street, was originally published in 2003 as the street bible. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. Its the story of the bible as youve never heard it before.
Word on the street explores the spiritual, family and community bonds of the local family church, plumb line missionary baptist church. Every wednesday well focus on the chunk of scripture relevant to the upcoming night at chaos. The stories, poetry, and music of the bible come alive as never before in this 60minute performance based on awardwinning british actor rob lacey s book, the word on the street. I am reading an earlier version of this the street bible and have bought this one for a friend. The word on the street book the word on the street formerly the street bible is a biblebased book by rob lacey that paraphrases key bible stories using modern language. It brings the word of god to life for those who have never read any version of the bible before and provides fresh insight for those who have read it a thousand times. The essential word on the street by rob lacey audiobook. Mike pilavachi, soul survivor here is rob lacy communicating the truth of god to a world that desperately needs to hear, but finds it so hard to understand. Genesis 1 in the beginning god created the heavens and the earth. Laceys dangerously real retelling of scripture vividly demonstrates that the bible. Jan 12, 2010 the creation read by rob lacey genesis 1. A long way home is the passionate and poetic account of an artistic soul enamored with god, and of the woman who loved him.
Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Inspired by his book of the year award in the uk and based on his live p. The essential word on the street by rob lacey author rob lacey narrator. I think the word on the street is a wonderful thing because it makes the bible accessible. Essential word on the street audio bible by rob lacey. He has mastered the language of the stage and is fluent in the language of the street. Jul 07, 2010 since chaos will resume in september, well spend the summer diving into the book of psalms. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Word on the street bible, yellow, paperback, street bible, paraphrase, bible overview, faqs, street dictionary upgrades by rob lacey was published by zondervan in february 2005. Its an exuberant, creative, funny, irreverent, worshipful tour of scripture from genesis 1 to revelation 22.
For new and seasoned readers alike, the street bible takes the message of the scriptures into the 21st century to create the impact it. Buy the word on the street new edition by rob lacey isbn. Mar 01, 2005 however, the purpose that rob lacey gives from paraphrasing it in the way that he did makes it very difficult for me to say that he did a bad thing. The stories, poetry, and music of the bible come alive as never before in this 60minute performance based on awardwinning british actor rob laceys book, the word on the street. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. The gate operates in a converted church building and offers a 350seat theatre, a dance studio and art gallery. The essential word on the street abridged audiobook.
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Mike pilavachi, soul survivor here is rob lacy communicating the truth of god to a world. The author, rob lacey, for those who revere the bibles authority, its best not to think of this as a translation or even a paraphrase although it often is that. The essential word on the street by rob lacey overdrive. Publication date 2004 topics the bible, religion, bibles, bibles other, christian interest, religion bibles new. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a. Rachel taylorbeales inspired by his criticallyaclaimed show the bible as performance art lacys vivid retelling of scripture demonstrates that scripture is packed full of storiespoemsimages that resonate with. The word on the street download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Rob helped me discover angry and sad voices in passages of. The word on the street christian news on christian today.
The word on the street is a lively addition to this pulitzer prizewinning poets masterful body of work. Lacey is best known for the word on the street originally published as the street bible, a vivid retelling of the entire bible in modern british. Rob helped me discover angry and sad voices in passages of the bible that had left me indifferent, and he made me laugh at other passages so familiar that i had never seen the healthy irreverence, humor and irony they expressed. Click download or read online button to get the word on the street book now. A fresh, urban paraphrase of the bible for our times experience the bible as performance art straight from the streets of the uk for those whove nev. Word on the street follows eric stevens as he travels back home to the neighborhood where he grew up. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. The essential word on the street audiobook on cd, 2004. 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. Inspired by the acclaimed book and based on the live performance seen by thousands in the uk, this recording provides a 60minute tour of the whole bible. Rob lacey 19622006 was a british actor, storyteller and author of the word on the street formerly the street bible and the liberator. My mums cousin is the late rob lacey, best known for the street biblethe word on the street which turned the biblical texts into contemporary street language and formats.
Dont get me wrong, this is by no means something to study out of or even pull off the shelf regularly. Oct 10, 2019 its the story of the bible as youve never heard it before. Zondervan, grand rapids, michigan 49530 isbn 0310932254. Using mtvstyle dialogue, lacey lends fresh perspective to familiar stories and sayings. It is a search for truth while balancing faith and freedom, flesh and spirit and the church and the streets. Inspired by his book of the year award in the uk and based on his live performances, lacey retells bible stories as miniblockbusters, psalms as song lyrics, epistles as emails, and revelation as virtual reality. The word on the street is described as a dangerously real retelling of scripture, condensing the story of the bible in less than 500 pages, paraphrasing the text in a distinctive, urban style inspired by lacey s performances. This lifeexperience injects lacey s take on scripture with authenticity and authorityresonating with bible characters who also wrestled with the big questions. Additionally, borders named the word on the street to its 2004 list of. The cd was nominated for an audie award by the audio publishers association in 2004. Very entertaining and cleverly done, rob lacey clearly had a gift for turns of phrase which can be down to earth, up to date and humorous while also being profound and insightful. At the same time the book was launched, lacey partnered with musicians bill taylorbeales and rachel taylorbeales to produce an audio cd of his 75minute performance of the bible.
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