King James Version Alexander Scourby Bible Dramatized: 62 CDs with Black Nylon Zipper Pack [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Alexander Scourby (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 18, 2000

Alexander Scourby, the popular British dramatist best known for his eloquent voice, narrates the beautiful language of the KJV.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson; 62 CD Set edition (May 18, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0529108089
• ISBN-13: 978-0529108081
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 6.5 x 2.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,882,169 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars for a great idea, but falls short -- Disappointing, December 5, 2001

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Doug Thompson "laffnstock" (Grayslake, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: King James Version Alexander Scourby Bible Dramatized: 62 CDs with Black Nylon Zipper Pack (Audio CD)

I must admit that I was so anxious to get my hands on this trustworthy Bible translation straight from the correct Hebrew and Greek back in January. But when I listened to it, the value of this product started to fade due to marginal acting, frequent error, and distracting background music.

The Old Testament has the "voice of God" (also known as Scourby's voice manipulated via computer technology), but portions of his recording are wearing out, therefore making his 'voice' hard to percieve -- the music is too loud.

The book of Leviticus is by far the worst in the collection because you can't hear the voice half the time and the repetitive music is an intense distraction. Yet, Leviticus is one of the most important books in the Law of Moses!

During the portion in the book of Genesis when Noah's generation is spoken of, the words 'after the flood' were accidently eliminated.

To make matters worse, the New Testament is not free of error. The words 'bewrayeth' and 'betrayeth' have different meaning.

Sound effects are too repetitive.

Overall, this is a nice production, but not worth [money]. I'm gonna sell it as soon as I can for a low, budget price. If you're looking for a perfectly done King James dramatization, don't expect to find it here. I'd reccommend the original, voice-only narration from Scourby or perhaps another reader.

(I edited this review because I thought my previous one wasn't clear enough.)

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars It's "dramatized" with distracting sound effects and music., April 13, 1999

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Mary Ann McRae - See all my reviews

This review is from: King James Version Alexander Scourby Bible Dramatized: 62 CDs with Black Nylon Zipper Pack (Audio CD)

If you were expecting a simple, dignified reading of the King James Version, this isn't it. The 62 audio CD set is "dramatized" with distracting sound effects and music. This dramatization isn't stated in the product description. If it were mentioned, I wouldn't have bought it; I'm returning it immediately. Alexander Scourby's original reading has been spoiled. For example, they added the "Voice of God" and animal sounds in the first chapter of Genesis. There is music also. This is contrary to the jacket description of "no musical background". World Publishing, what have you done? The simple reading of Scripture can't be enhanced. Is there a CD set available with reading only? That's what I wanted.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It all started with the Word!!!, October 26, 2003

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David Hester (Round Rock, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: King James Version Alexander Scourby Bible Dramatized: 62 CDs with Black Nylon Zipper Pack (Audio CD)

John 1:1 says "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." Well my dear friend, guess what? The Word is Still God!!! This set of CD's by Scourby is the very best thing one could possibly investment their hard earn money in. Period. Buy it and then devour it! Your life will be changed Forever!!! God Bless!!!