The Gospels Come to Life [Audiobook, CD] [Audio CD]

Michael W. Smith (Narrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 23, 2003

An 8-CD audio collection of the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John read narrated by popular recording artist Michael W. Smith.

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About the Author

During his 20-year career, Michael W. Smith has become one of the most influential artists in the Christian music industry, recording 16 albums that have yielded 27 Dove Awards, numerous Grammy nominations and two Grammy Awards, and an American Music Award. His albums have sold more than nine million copies, reaching gold and platinum status. Michael and his wife, Debbie, are blessed with five children and live in Tennessee.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (October 23, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591451299
• ISBN-13: 978-1591451297
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,613,842 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Narration, March 7, 2006

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blbooks "Becky" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Gospels Come to Life (Audio CD)

I bought GOSPELS COME TO LIFE several years ago when it was first released. I purchased it chiefly because I love the Bible and I love Michael W. Smith. It was my first audio bible purchase (although it is only the gospels). And I appreciated it when I bought it. I was encouraged to listen to the cds at the time. But I didn't truly come to appreciate Michael W. Smith's narration until after I purchased the LISTENER'S BIBLE narrated by Max McLean several years later. Michael's reading is natural and flows smoothly. The background music never commands center stage. McLean's narration is far from natural. Never has anyone read anything so overly dramatic and unnatural. His pronunciation is so over the top and his reading rhythm bizarre. It is painful to the ears to listen to him read. I feel awful having spent so much money on a group of cds that I won't ever listen to in all likelihood because of the bad narration. Recently I began listening to these cds (Gospels Come To Life) again. Wow! What a difference the narration makes. Instead of focusing on the narrator's quirks....you focus on the Word of God. I wish that Michael W. Smith would finish narrating the New Testament because his natural understated style is infinitely better than Max McLean's over the top production.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The words DID come to life-my life., May 17, 2005

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Diane DeRoche "bookaholic extraordinaire" (Methuen, Mass, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Gospels Come to Life (Audio CD)

I absolutely LOVE this set! I love the Bible, love God, and love the words of Jesus Christ. So have a wonderful man who truly believes use his magnificent, heartfelt voice to tell the truth and what do you get? Pure magic! When I am in my car, I am listening. I am truly blessed, and a special thanks to Laura, a beautiful friend with a beautiful heart that handed this set to me at work one day.