The Aussie Bible: Well, Bits of It Anyway!

It's a good book and has lots of funny Australian slang in it. I like the glossary in the back because it helps define what it means so that you'll understand. I've read the whole thing twice. The only thing wrong with it is it's too short. I ordered the second book, More Aussie Bible, and I'm excited about it. I think he did a good job, including random parables, scripture, and Psalm 23.

Who'd ever guess that the "Aussie's" would ever promote their own Bible? Well now its been done, and I found it to be a very enjoyable read. Kel Richards has done a great job putting the gospel into an Australian setting, using typical Aussie phrases. Every time I pick it up it brings a smile to my face. True, it can never be a study Bible, although the wording of some of the verses did on occasion enlighten me. Some have expressed concern that the book is blasphemous. In my opinion, it isn't. It is a fairly accurate expression of how Jesus would speak, had he been a true-blue Aussie. Not on one occasion did it ever question His divinity or integrity. Perhaps there are hints of disrespect to certain figures, like when the prophetess Anna is called an old duck, but God or Jesus were never slighted. If you're not an Australian, in the back of the book is a reference for particular words/phrases that will help you to understand what has been said. A very funny book!