The Aussie Bible

by Kel Richards

A bunch of Aussies have spent the day at the beach. They wind up in one blokes backyard, where the barbie is firedup and loaded with grub steaks and veg and such. Later, over a cold drink, one bloke starts telling stories.They are some of the best know and best loved stories in the world; stories that have been told on every continent on earth; stories that have been circling the world for 2,000 years. They are stories about the carpenter who changed history as he traveled the Outback with his mates. This time those stories are retold in real, fair dinkum, Aussie English. With its own Australian take on In the beginning..., The Aussie Bible starts off with its worldknow and disarmingly friendly, Gday! Then sets out retelling tales in a manner and style that will have you reading, and sometimes laughing, out loud. From A Gigantic Picnic (The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes) to an Aussiestyle Psalm 23 to the Glossary specially lengthened for the Yanks, The Aussie Bible is a smashhit, pageflipper for all ages that has already sold over 110,000 copies worldwide.

86 pages, Audio CD

First published October 1, 2006

About the author

Kevin Barry "Kel" Richards (born 8 February 1946) is an Australian author, journalist and radio personality.

Richards has written a series of crime novels and thrillers for adult readers which includes The Case of the Vanishing Corpse, Death in Egypt and An Outbreak of Darkness.

Richards currently presents ABC NewsRadio's weekend afternoons, which includes regular Wordwatch segments. Wordwatch is a feature introduced by Richards. Initially developed as a "filler" program for the radio programs to allow time for changes of people or locations, it tapped into an interest by the listening public and several books have been produced based on the show's research. In November 2003 the thousandth episode of the show was produced.

Richards can also be heard on ABC Local Radio programs including Nightlife (national) and Evenings in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.

Reviews

[Mark]

its cool to get a different style and perspective on the gospels, but it gets a bit much after a while

[Denise Elwyn McKenzie Elwynmckz McKenzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed it. Granted its not for everybody, but as an Aussie myself I understand all the weird words used. Have used quite a few if them myself.

But I think its a fun although unconventional way of sharing the Gospel, for those who take life a little less seriously.

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

A simplified and 'Australianised' version of important aspects of the bible. Probably useful for Sunday school type classes in small doses, otherwise the 'ockerisms' get a bit much after a while.

[Jeff · Rating 2 out of 5]

Well, they made an effort.

[Lucasparry2002 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Epic! A great read for the Aussie believers :) Good stuff.