I have problems with feeling guilty about ridiculous things. Last week, I was incredibly blessed to receive a promotional copy of The Green Bible.
This new edition of the Bible (from a Harper Collins imprint, interestingly) is so beautiful I feel guilty that I’m going to keep it and use it as my new Bible. But not too guilty, you understand.
It doesn’t make sense that I would feel guilty about such a gift, but I guess I just don’t feel like I deserve it. But don’t worry. Like I said. I’ve decided to keep it and love it for myself. Call me selfish. Call me crazy. This is not one that I’m going to give away. It’s only $20.00 on Amazon anyway.
Besides just being an interesting concept, the book is very satisfying to hold. The linen cover feels good. The book has good weight. It opens easily and rests open. The pages are thin but substantive. And the ink is easy on the eyes.
You’ll get a sense of the concept by watching their promotional video. For example, they say the Bible has over 1000 references to the Earth. That’s more than the number of references to heaven. More than the number of references to love. Watch the video and tell me what you think.
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Thanks for sharing this with me! This is awesome. I am going to keep it in mind. My mother-in-law works at a Christian bookstore so I am sure she can get me a copy.
Thanks!
Denise
Hey! I think it is awesome. I think of the Earth as God’s first gift to us and of course we should take care of any gift that God gives us!
Interesting how people outside of the Christian community view Christians as anti-environmentalists.
If you “master” something do you destroy it?
Jess
Love the concept. Will have to remember to check it out at my local bookstore.
I heard about the Green Bible but I don’t think I’ll buy it. Don’t need another bible at home – I just need to read the ones I have!
Good interview with Matthew Sleeth, the editor here:
http://www.bidforgreen.com/bid/blogs/index.php/...
Good interview with Matthew Sleeth, the editor here:
http://www.bidforgreen.com/bid/blogs/index.php/...
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