A friendlier Bible.A new translation of the New Testament is the first to bill itself as "women-, gay-, and sinner-friendly." Good as New: A Radical Retelling re·tell·ing n. A new account or an adaptation of a story: a retelling of a Roman myth. of the Scriptures, published by British company O Books (and called As Good as New in the United Kingdom), was written by British antifundamentalist and retired Baptist minister John Henson John Henson (born July 11, 1967) is the co-host of Watch This! and other programs on the TV Guide Channel. He was previously the host and producer of Talk Soup on the E! Entertainment network and the host of the 33rd Annual Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards. , who made some significant changes to allow for the inclusion of gays and lesbians. The word partner, for example, is substituted for husband and wife in teachings by the apostle Paul. The lighthearted text might have fallen into obscurity, critics say, if not for a foreword written by Archbishop of Canterbury The Archbishop of Canterbury is the main leader of the Church of England and by convention is also recognised as head of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The current archbishop is Rowan Williams. Rowan Williams, leader of the 70 million-member Anglican Communion. Henson has produced translations "of extraordinary power," Williams noted, adding, however, that some passages "will startle startle /star·tle/ (stahr´tl) 1. to make a quick involuntary movement as in alarm, surprise, or fright. 2. to become alarmed, surprised, or frightened. ." |
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