A Way to Rediscover the Bible


I set out looking for a bible that would be easier to read and understand than my New American Bible. I found it in The Voice (New Testament). This version kept the perspective and unique qualities of the original gospel writers but used a style that was easy to follow.
The layout of this Bible is the same as others. It starts with the Gospel of Matthew and continues on with Mark, Luke and John, Acts and the Letters. What is different about this Bible is the format. While it retains the Bible narratives I am used to, it retells them in the language of modern times.
Each chapter and verse is written for ease in reading and understanding. Using modern day language helps to simplify the meaning. There are often inserted explanations of passages which I found to be very helpful. Sometimes passages were written in a “script” style, almost as if reading a play. This made for very interesting reading. I can see where this could be used in Bible studies, with children and teens and other times when you want to make the Bible stories come alive.
The Voice was written by a team of writers consisting of pastors, writers, poets, and other artists. This gives a balance to the interpretation and style of the passages. I found that it helped me to become excited about reading the Bible again. I would recommend this Bible to anyone who would like their Bible passages readable, enjoyable and understandable. I can't wait for their Old Testament version!