The Message Bible, a recent bíble translation into day-to-day English, done by old Presbyterian Pastor and Scholar Eugene H. Peterson, is my favorite bible for several years by now. Even though I am German I prefer it to all German translations I know. (I have read 6 German translations completely so far.)
What do you think, which color is reflected in The Message BIble? Not in the content itself, of course, as this is simply the bible, but in the tone, the rhythm, the setting, the art the original language is forged into English.
I have read some strong criticism saying it was "not the real word of God" and so on, but I assume in this forum here I would find some open mindedness.
I am not sure if I have understood how this monastery works, but I thought I just post a thought and see what happens. We can talk, anyway...