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Title: Refuel : The Complete New Testament for Guys by N, A, Thomas Nelson Publishers ISBN: 0-7180-0676-3 Publisher: Nelson Bibles Pub. Date: 15 April, 2004 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (1 review)
Rating: 5
Summary: Innovative approach to interest teen boys in the Bible
Comment: I really enjoy finding a Bible that will get people talking and this one will definitely do that. "Refuel" is basically the New Century Version of the New Testament. But that is where the resemblance to a traditional Bible ends. A lot of people will probably have a hard time accepting a Bible of this nature but a lot will also find it the best idea in youth Bibles in a long time. I tend toward the second group.
So, what makes this Bible so different? The first thing that grabs your attention is the fact that it has the same layout and style as a modern teen magazine. In addition to the Bible there are music reviews, suggestions on how to live your faith, life guidance ideas, tips for understanding girls (the Refuel version is designed for teenage boys) and a lot of other items of contemporary interest. I have to say that this is one of the most difficult reviews that I have ever had to write because you really cannot appreciate the appeal of this Bible until you actually see it. It stays true to the traditional Bible and New Century Version and so provides the complete story of the New Testament while at the same time providing visual appeal and guidance in a manner that is much more likely to appeal to a teenage boy. It is easy to pick up and just start reading and inviting to leaf through and read a few sections at a time.
Now, having sung the praises of this wonderful Bible and how strongly it appeals to teenagers I will have to note that although the scripture is an accurate rendering of the Bible as translated in the New Century Version, the filler pieces, columns, and short articles do at times advance particular positions that all Christians may not necessarily hold. I might as well go after one of the really big ones as an example. Page 126 has a listing of ten "Random Causes Worth Standing For". The first item on the list is "The Rights of the Unborn". While this is somewhat vague it obviously comes down on the side of Pro-Life. Some Christians agree with this and some do not, and most seem to want to take all the facts and circumstances of a particular case into consideration (such as when the mother's life is in danger). Of course, the wise parent can use these things as a way to open the door to discussion and an opportunity to teach their children. My point is not to attack or defend the various positions but to make the reader aware that such items are in the book.
All in all "Refuel: The Complete New Testament" is one of the most exciting innovations to come along in youth Bibles in a long time. In my opinion a Bible that a teenager will actually pick up and read is far more valuable than one that sits on a shelf and is rarely, if ever, opened. "Refuel" is a complete marketing makeover for the Bible while still retaining a true translation at the core. Brilliant!
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Title: Revolve: The Complete New Testament by Nelson Bibles ISBN: 0718003586 Publisher: Nelson Bibles Pub. Date: 15 July, 2003 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
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Title: The Rules : Ten to Live By by Mark Nicholas ISBN: 0849944171 Publisher: W Publishing Group Pub. Date: 03 July, 2003 List Price(USD): $10.99 |
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Title: Revolution: The Bible for Teen Guys, New International Version by Livingstone Corp, Zondervan Publishing ISBN: 0310928192 Publisher: Zondervan Pub. Date: November, 2003 List Price(USD): $27.99 |
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Title: Witnessing 101 : by Tim Baker ISBN: 0849944163 Publisher: W Publishing Group Pub. Date: 07 May, 2003 List Price(USD): $10.99 |
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Title: Dateable: Are You? Are They? by Justin Lookadoo, Hayley Morgan ISBN: 0800759117 Publisher: Fleming H Revell Co Pub. Date: July, 2003 List Price(USD): $14.99 |
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