The Book of Psalms [Unabridged] [Audio Cassette]

Michael York (Narrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 9, 2001

A glorious unabridged edition of The Book of Psalms -- inspiring, timeless in their wisdom and without compare in their soul-soothing beauty. The complete book of Psalms, beautifully read by Michael York, represents the diversity found in the 150 songs and poems collected throughout ancient Israel's history. The King James Version of the Psalms is widely regarded as some of the greatest poetry ever written. In both Jewish and Christian faiths, these poems are treasured as prayers that can be adapted for personal use for all ages.

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Composed originally as liturgical music performed in the ancient Israelite temple, the Psalms are the most musical and thus euphonic works in the Bible. Though most poetic in the original Hebrew, the King James translation is the next best choice, having been written with a special ear to retaining the poetic quality of the original. The star of LOGAN'S RUN, CABERET, and THE THREE MUSKETEERS, Michael York brings profound emotion and expression to his reading. His pacing and pronunciation are perfect. The 150 hymns to God are punctuated by short Elizabethan musical pieces. Michael York makes it easy to imagine what it would be like listening to King David recite these words. S.E.S. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Audio Literature; Unabridged edition (November 9, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574534602
• ISBN-13: 978-1574534603
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,985,325 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Michael York has a wonderful reading voice for the Psalms..., June 10, 2006

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Peter Menkin (Mill Valley, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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In my imagination, I think that the Psalms read by Michael York are read as if commissioned by King David. I can't say as if King David himself were reading the Psalms, for that isn't as accurate as the former, for the reading is clearly one spoken with eloquence fit for any hearer, even King David. High praise, are those remarks, and this collection of The Psalms are worth such praise.

The style of the reading is clear, musical without musical background but punctuated by musical notes between readings. The imagination given by Michael York, and there is that high praise again for this reading of 150 Psalms, comes through for these are rich and moving readings that involve the listener. I have had a set of these tapes for many years, given one set as a gift only to discover that they are to be found only among the used category for sale. Sadly, there will be a time when the set may go out of print. This is my second set of this collection.

As a note of comparison, there is a collection of readings of the King James Version of the Bible's New Testament read by Gregory Peck. Like Mr. Peck, Mr. York has a distinct voice that shows he is a noteworthy voice of merit and offers an understanding of what he is reading, without getting in the way of the words or the text. To say that he is a man with a trained voice and excellent diction, like Mr. Gregory Peck, is to my way of thinking and listening accurate.

I have a number of "recorded" readings of Biblical material, including Gregory Peck, Sir Laurence Olivier, Alexander Scourby, and the out of print "The Bible" (the Old Testament in King James Version) read by numbers of actors with excellent voices. Michael York's reading of The Psalms is certainly a central part of my collection of such audio recordings, and his voice is as distinct and memorable as any, if not more so. Hear him say, "Selah," and you will know there is quality to both the recording and his interpretation.

For a complete, unabridged reading of the King James Version of The Psalms, one can be pleased to own and listen to this understandable and distinguished recording where Michael York reads memorably and so well these wonderful words of The Psalms.

Peter Menkin -- Pentecost

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Blessing of Spiritual Poetry, March 2, 2010

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Bettye J. Sullivan - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Book of Psalms (King James Version of the Bible, Paragraphed) (Kindle Edition)

I have always enjoyed studying the Book of Psalms. There is so much joy, wisdom and life measures for all. It is part of my every day studies.

5.0 out of 5 stars My saving grace, September 10, 2011

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Victoria Trestrail "Bride of Rock n Roll" (Trinidad) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Book of Psalms (King James Version of the Bible, Paragraphed) (Kindle Edition)

This is just wonderful to read anywhere.

For me it's particularly useful when I'm in a ridiculously long line and losing patience, this is the book that brings me back to Zen.

It's a real pick me up. My only criticism is that if you are using the 'text to speech' mode (of course in public I would be using an earpiece or reading) on the kindle, then the orator also reads out the number of the verse, which can be very distracting when you are focusing on the message and it breaks up the sentence.

However, if you're NOT using the 'text to speech' mode then GREAT!