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Johnny Cash Reading the Complete New Testament: Collector's Edition

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Here's what absolutely amazes me about Johnny Cash -- and the reason that, after more than 30 years in journalism, I have to admit I still have such an emotional reaction to this country singer -- is that his famous struggles with temptation and faith have directly crossed over to the next generation.

There's something as honest as a razor blade about Cash. His "man in black" garb clearly wasn't merely a costuming choice for his stage act. His concern for the poor and marginalized clearly wasn't just another star's hobby. In fact, I went back and purchased DVDs of some of Cash's TV shows, because I'm so intrigued by this man, this artist, this man of faith.

I own dozens of Bibles and a half dozen audio Bibles -- but it's the Cash disks that keep winding up in my van with me when I'm traveling. There's nothing flashy in this recording, which was done back in the 1990s and doesn't have any of the Hollywood special effects that are popular in current audio Bibles.

This is the New King James Version so some of the phrases sound a little stilted to our ears, unless we've stayed with this majestic old rendering throughout our lives. But that's not a bad thing. I'm not a King James reader, on a regular basis, but there's something about the poetry of this particular translation -- coming to my ears in that voice of The Man in Black, knowing some of the incredible spiritual journey that he pursued through these years -- and the overall effect is mesmerizing.

Johnny Cash must of been blessed with his voice all the years not only to sing but most of all to read the New Testament Bible the Kings James Version is the down to earth easy to follow and understand version of the Bible...and his voice is absolutly perfect to follow along with this a MUST HAVE...the limited edition is the best due to the case that the disk come into for storing the disk....GREAT VALUE...THANKS AMAZON KATRAY

This cd is so understandably clear, it makes the Bible interesting. Johnny Cash's voice is a rich deep tone almost as if it is the voice of God Himself. There is no music to distract you from "The Word." The cd keeps moving along so if you want to think about what you heard, I suggest you stop your player and read the word again for yourself at your speed. If you want to have fun while lifting your spirit, I suggest Cash's musical cd, "Just As I Am." I personally listen to the New Testament in bed just before going to sleep and rest in peace. In the morning, if I have anything to review, I read it in my Bible and when I go out walking I listen to the music cd to exercise both my body and soul. With very little effort, you have much to gain.

You don't have to be a Johnny Cash fan to love his reading of the Word. He was a perfect choice and doesn't disappoint.

I thought I was buying the King James Version and disappointed in that it wasn't but other than that it is great. What I've enjoyed most is he feels and respects what he is reading - he is not reading it like it is just an ordinary book.

I bought this on CD (new) and cassette (pre-owned - for my truck) the same day. I haven't gotten past the gospels yet. My favorite so far is Matthew 7. I cannot convey the beauty of his voice on both copies. He was at the height of his vocal power. His pace is comfortable. Country. I don't hear any recording issues, but I'm no expert. Have you heard Johnny Cash sing with just his own guitar for backup? Imagine the guitar has stopped. Now imagine he is speaking the lyrics, as he did on Boy Named Sue. The New Testament - Johnny Cash - acappella. Beautiful. I'd do it again.

My wife surprised me with this for Christmas. It may have been the last Johnny Cash recording I did not already have. I'm thrilled with it. Apart from being a huge fan of Johnny's this is simply a great reading of the New Testament - all the more powerful for being straightforward & simple with the text speaking for itself. It is easy to imagine any number of other texts that would have sounded terrific if voiced by Johnny but I'm glad that having only read one he chose the Gospel. Highly recommended for anyone, Cash fan or not, who wants a lean but powerful reading of the New Testament from a solid translation.

I bought this for a friend. She is a 91 year old near blind lady. Her hearing is also fading. She said that this is the only audio Bible that she has heard that does not have background music. This, coupled with the outstanding distinctive voice of Johnny Cash made this not only very clear and understandable, but very enjoyable as well. However, I did have to make some adjustments to the album so that she could navigate through the 16 disks. The album comes in 2 folders, each containing 8 disks. Each folder opens up into 4 panels, each containing 2 disks. That is, 1 at the top of each panel & 1 on the bottom of each panel. I placed a piece of tape on the upper part of the spine on the first album. This made it so (by feel) that she could easily identify the first part of the Bible from the second part of the Bible. Then I placed a piece of tape on the upper part of the first panel so that she could, again by feel, know where the first disk was. Then, I the put a piece of tape on the upper right hand corner of the face of the second album. This not only let her know that this was the second album, but also which way is up ^ and where to begin to open the album. Then, as I had done with the first album, I put a piece of tape on the upper part of the first panel so that she could, again by feel, know where the first disk (of the second album) was. She listened to the entire New Testament within the first two weeks. She has enjoyed it so much that she is now midway through listening to it a second time. Beyond all of that, her friends are delighted to hear how enthusiastically she speaks of it.

This is a great audio Bible. No distractions, just the Word of God being read aloud. I find it odd to have a Bible that is covered with pictures of Johnny Cash - I got it because I wanted an audio Bible that was not dramatized and did not have music. All the other voices I previewed sounded really annoying to my ears. Johnny Cash had an excellent reading voice and is easy to listen to.

I love listening to the Bible on CDs read by Johnny Cash! Great way of going through the Bible, and can listen to anytime anywhere.