Refuel BibleZine Reviews

Added November 29, 2005

Refuel: The Epic Battles, New Century Version

Old Testament Chapters: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah
Publisher: Nelson Books, a division of Thomas Nelson Publishers
Available At: Bookstores Everywhere
Publishing Date: August 2005
Genre: Nonfiction: BibleZine/Young Adult/Christian Life
Format: Trade Paperback
Price: $16.99
ISBN: 0-7180-1097-3
Reviewer: Joyce Handzo
Rating: 9 Gargoyles

Refuel has the potential to impact lives and impart truth! Teenage guys will find this BibleZine contemporary and written with them in mind.

As the title implies, the focus is on epic battles fought during Old Testament times. The actual text of the Bible, from Joshua to Nehemiah, is included. The publishers chose the New Century Version, which captures the clear message of the Bible in modern terminology. The result is an exciting story that relates to today.

Everything about this publication was created for both reading enjoyment and spiritual understanding! This BibleZine has a comfortable feel with magazine-sized pages and full color. The text of the Bible is arranged in columns with interesting sidebars scattered throughout the pages.

The publisher has thoughtfully included several features that will capture the interest of their teenage audience. There are sections on the best in movies, music and books. Money, food and sports are also discussed. There are fun "Top Ten" lists as well as some serious ideas about living out a radical faith.

The tie-in with the Old Testament battles and the "battles" young people are fighting today was well done. Readers will be made more aware of the war between good and evil in this world, and how they must guard their hearts and souls. This BibleZine realistically connects the solid truths of Scripture with the present problems that teenagers face. Yet, it's all arranged in a dynamic way, as it speaks to the reader in contemporary language and grabs their attention with creative visual appeal.

Refuel makes reading the Bible a rewarding and exciting experience!

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