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Bible on Cassette NT NLT

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The voice acting and sporadic background music are high quality. I am delighted with this set and how it brings a new Bible experience. For example, the first time I listened to John's Gospel I was deeply touched, even though I have read it multiple times - audio seems to bring to it a new dimension. (By the way, I love the NLT and use it in my daily devotionals - it was a perfect choice for audio Bible use.)

Listening to Paul's letters brings them to a new level - I can hear his heart being poured out to those Christians that were dear to him (and sometimes were frustrating him!) When I listened to Romans, I thought Paul was all the theologian I needed - It seems to bring it into crystal clarity for me to hear it this way.

One issue: My set didn't include an index of any kind, and I had to make one up so I could find what I was looking for, since there are multiple books on some of the CD's and they don't start/end on CD boundaries. Each CD label give the first and last thing on the CD, so if you have the book order and number of chapters in each book down by memory, you won't need to make a cheat sheet like I did!

This collection is excellent. I had listened to Alexander Scourby with the KJV on tapes for years and wasn't sure that I would like this translation. These CDs far surpass my expectation for clarity, ease in listening, and making the Word seem alive. The music is wonderful and enhances the reading to the point that you can almost see the expression on the writer's face. What I especially loved was hearing the faint sound of crickets chirping while Jesus was praying in the garden.
These tapes are a must for spiritual growth and enjoyment.

This is a great translation to listen to on tape/cd. The music and actors bring another element to the reading of the New Testament. (NB: The Old Testament is available as well).

This is one of the best bible narratives I've heard. Much of my Christian life I've studied the NIV, and listening to the NLB adds depth to the things I get from my bible study. I heartily recommend this CD set for anyone looking for an audio bible.

If you own only one version of the bible, it should be the New Living Translation (NLT). If you own more than one version, you should still read the NLT. The bible was originally written in the language that people actually read and spoke, and it should be today.

The NLT, read by Mike Kellog, is incredibly well done. I have listened to seven different audio new testaments, and for listening pleasure, the only one that comes close to this version is Alexamder Scourby's reading the KJV. I have NOT heard the NLT read by Stephen Johnston.

2000 years ago the bible was written in the language people actually spoke and read. The bible is meant to be understood. This is the only major translation that is written in the language we actually speak. The NIV is much less accessible than the NLT, and that is the second best version, in regards to accuracy and readability, that is presently available. I own all the major translations (KJV, NKJV, NIV, NASB, NRSV, and NLT) and this is by far the best for finding out what the bible says.

People who earn livings interpreting the bible and teaching doctrine (radio ministers, pastors, representatives of churches that teach false doctrine), have vested interests in maintaining mystery in the bible. The New Living Translation doesn't require a translator in order to understand the bible.

If you attend a bible study other attendees will have KJV, NKJV, NASB, and/or NIV bibles. You will be able to add insight to the study because you will have the version that reads the best and clarifies the text the most accurately. What does the best job telling what the bible says, a radio talk show host, notes written by individuals (including study bible notes), or the bible itself?

When an interpreter translates a speech from one language to another, he or she does it the same way as the NLT was translated, not the way the KJV, NKJV, NASB, or even NIV were translated, otherwise the audience won't understand the speech.

More false doctrine has been produced by well meaning individuals who never fully understood what the bible says because they relied on archaic translations of the bible such as the KJV, Revised Standard Version, or American Standard Version. Many people, including pastors, refuse to let go of misconceptions they have had since they were children that they developed reading archaic versions of the bible.

The NLT is beautifully written, and Mike Kellog does an incredible job reading it. This is THE WAY the bible is supposed to be understood and enjoyed. If you read along you get even more out of it.

The voice of this cd (by Mike Kellog) is a little bit too dramatic for me and instead of focusing on Scripture I am distracted by his voice. I give it 3 stars because at least it is the Word of God on CD but not 5 stars because I don't like the voice. I know some people love his voice but I sure wish I'd listened to him before I bought this CD.

Just love it! Very real and attention grabbing.

I highly recommend it.

I like the NLT. Its language is contemporary English but without the slangy conversational style of "The Message." Mike Kellog (he's the soothing voice of Moody Bible Radio) does the narration and the music is fine. Perfect for commuting.

Hi,
day by day i need two hours in my car to drive to work. so the time could be used to listen to the bible. I am not a native speaker but I was fascinated by the New Living Translation - very clear translated also to non native speakers. So i ordered the audio version. Starting with Matthew soon i was very disappointed. I expected a clear voice - but this voice sounds not clear - too much deep vibrations and to much American styled. Even my daughter which is able to translate immediately every text of English songs had problems to follow the reading. Additionally it should be a little bit slower.
So one of the best English translation cannot light up due to the voice used.
It's a pity.

Way to go on the order...I love the CDs, and they came very fast! Thank you!