Rappin' with Jesus: The Good News According to the Four Brothers

This is a great book. I do not suggest it as a replacement for a translation like NIV, NASB, KJV, etc. But if accepted as just the gospel in a different light, its a great laugh. I don't think the book is really meant to used a "scripture" but as a comic relief. It only contains the four gospels, so it diffently cannot be a Bible replacement. I really liked this book and its great to read aloud in a gathering of young adults. I take no offense to the language as I am black, and have said some of the same phrases before in my life.

I sure hope the reader who talked about the "real Bible" has been reading it in the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. The Bible deserves to be translated into whatever language is appropriate for its audience, whether they speak Greek, Latin, English, or BEV (Black English Vernacular, which is a dialect of English whose grammar apparently looks "bad" to the aforementioned other reader.) Implying that blacks are "too dumb" to read the regular Bible is like saying that Americans are "too dumb" to read the Bible in Latin. Intelligence has nothing to do with it; the crucial thing is to read the Word of God in the vernacular that will most allow you to get the Word into your heart. Peace Out.

This book is a really great way to share the gospel with those (especially our youth of today) who might be intimidated by, or resistant to "religious" materials. It is meant to be used as an evangelical tool to lead others deeper into their studies of the bible, and it does! It's a great intro for someone who thinks of all bibles as KJV and hard to read, or that the bible is not applicable to our world today. This book never pretends to be a study bible with word for word accuracy, but instead reaches out to those for whom this vernacular is familiar, to present the basics in a fun and non-threatening way. This is clearly a seeker's/beginner's guide. If the author's style of writing isn't for you, just pick a more popular translation. This book does exactly what it set out to do, which is to bring the gospel message to the people in a language they can understand. It also makes them feel as if someone really understands where they are coming from and therefore makes for an easier witness! :)

I can appreciate and I am thankful for additional forms of expressing the message. Someone has to do it and like it or not, we live in a society in which this book could be a useful tool. Not to be confused with our "sacred scriptures", but can be used as an additional method. I have utilized the Black Bible Chronicles many times, and I was anxious to see this author's next work. Anyway, I recommend it. It is very easy reading and I appreciate the author's desire to bring more clarity to people who need it. By the way, who says only black kids communicate this way?