The Message Bible: New Testament
Eugene H. Peterson is a writer, a poet, and a retired pastor.  He has authored more than 34 books (not includingThe Message) and is a contributing editor forLeadership.  He is Professor Emeritus of Spiritual Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia.  Eugene also founded Christ Our King Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, Maryland, where he ministered for 29 years.  He lives with his wife, Jan, in Montana.