So if they removed Satan completely from Jesus' forty days in the desert, then what did they do to Chapters 1 and 2 of Job, where Satan has, uh, a bit of a role?
"And God was talking to some of his helpers, and Satan strolled in. God said, 'Lucifer, 'sup? Where you been, dawg?"
"And Satan replied, "Y'know. Just chillin'.'"
"God said, 'You seen my man Job? He's hardcore. Nobody like him.'"
"Satan replied, 'Feh. You let me at him, and he'll be hatin' on you in no time, yo.'"
Bleah.
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I really like your version of Job. I like vernacular Bible versions provided they're done well. I have a Scottish vernacular gospel and I've read about another in Australian slang ('Strine'). They're cute, and a little tongue-in-cheek. Not offensive really.
On the other hand, this book version is so offensive it's sickening.