THE BIBLE At Light Speed

(From The Hartford Courant -- By Susan Campbell)

In the beginning, GOD created the heavens and the earth.

And then, stuff happened.

The jokes started as soon as word got around that a new version of the Christians' HOLY BIBLE was written to be read in its entirety in 24 hours.

What, God created the world in two days and then rested?

Did it start -- In th bgning, Gd crted?

"A lot of people think this is irreverent, or not appropriate," said WILLIAM PROCTOR, editor of the newly released
THE HCSB LIGHT SPEED BIBLE.

"JOHN WESLEY said the Bible should be read slowly.
But people can speed it up and use this as an adjunct to in-depth study."

Proctor's project, written in modern-day English, joins other niche-market sacred texts, including THE 100-MINUTE BIBLE, THE BIBLE IN 90 DAYS and a new version not wedded to helping its readers complete the text within any time frame,
THE OUTDOOR BIBLE, which is a waterproof, tear-resistant
New American Standard version -- perfect, according to the press kit, for the "skier, snow-boarder, hunter, mountain climber, military serviceperson, or outdoor enthusiast."

The various forms of the sacred text are answering a need,
said Proctor.

The Bible At Light Speed