Inspired By . . . The Bible Experience™: The Complete Bible: A Dramatic Audio Bible Performed by 400 of Today's Biggest Stars [AUDIOBOOK] [UNABRIDGED] (Audio CD)

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Starred Review. This is not your grandmother's recorded Scripture. The Bible Experience breathes new life into the pages of the bestselling book of all time, enthralling the listener with its energy, wit, adventure, romance and power. The New Testament captured the Audiobook of the Year honor in 2007; now with the entire Bible available, the complete work has set the standard for excellence that is maintained across 85 hours. Of the more than 400 cast members, picking out favorites is harder than a rich man going through the eye of a needle, but there are some standouts. Robert Guillaume plays Noah with a wisdom that warrants God's mercy. Faith Evans, MC Lyte and others make the music and lyricism of Psalms come to new life. Cuba Gooding Jr. reminds us why he won an Oscar with his portrayals of the recalcitrant Jonah in the Old Testament and the ultimate traitor Judas in the New Testament. The Song of Solomon soars as Denzel and Pauletta Washington bring the ancient love poetry into the here and now. This is not Charlton Heston declaiming page after page of a dusty tome. The Bible Experience pulls you in and makes you part of what is arguably the greatest story ever told.
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"As a pastor and a student of the Bible, I have spent most of my life reading it, studying it and preaching from it. It is a never-ending surprise to me how I find more to learn and apply the more I read it. Recently I obtained a copy of The Bible Experience, and to my amazement I found in it a way to experience the Bible that took my appreciation for it to another level. I highly commend The Bible Experience to everyone. You will discover how this incredible high quality, word for word, dramatic presentation of the Bible can take to new heights your appreciation for what the Word can do to change your life." -- Dr. Robert Jeffress, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas

"Even if you've read the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, you have to listen to Inspired By...The Bible Experience. I guarantee you will walk away with a deeper appreciation and understanding of God's Word having experienced it through that such an amazing dramatic performance. I am strongly encouraging everyone in our congregation to listen to it, listen again, and to share it with others. It is truly remarkable." -- Dr. Tom Mullins, Senior Pastor, Christ Fellowship, Palm Beach County, Florida

"Inspired By...The Bible Experience is exactly what its title indicates, an experience. I've listened to many audio Bibles over the years, but none have achieved what The Bible Experience has, which is to bring the Bible to life in a very real, compelling, accessible and experiential way. I would strongly recommend that you listen to it and share it with others. I guarantee it will change the way you and they engage with the word of God." -- John C. Maxwell, Author, New York Times bestselling author

"...a full show of music, sound effects, and a dazzling array of celebrity voices. The producers...put together a cast of...actors who deliver a rich, diverse rendering of the contemporary Today's New International Version (TNIV) translation in gospel-meeting style. Listeners are treated to a sort of aural kaleidoscope with layers of voices, sound, and music....The lavish production pulls out all the stops....If a modern multimedia production experience is what you're after, enjoy the fine voices and often dynamic dramatized readings." -- AudioFile

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Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Zondervan; Com/DVD Un edition (November 5, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310926300
• ISBN-13: 978-0310926306
• Product Dimensions: 12.6 x 7.3 x 3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (121 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #9,988 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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51 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! Very impressive, November 5, 2007

By	Ken - See all my reviews

This is one of the few Bible recordings you will hear that is done at a professional level. The actors are all great speakers, use inflection properly, enunciate clearly, pace appropriately, you name it!

Background noises and interspersed music is all very enhancing and, in my opinion, not detractive from the text. Background working noises and nature sounds, but not like in the cheesey recordings you have heard in the past. Music is reflective and worshipful; it helps me sense the Lord, not the actors.

Hopefully this masterful work will also help to elevate use of the TNIV, a nice translation. (Side note: Those who use the NIV will find a natural progression to the TNIV.) I listen to these CDs every day and have not regretted my purchase. Amazon offers this product at a great price- you can't beat it!

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What an experience, October 27, 2007

By	S. Bennett "love2shop" (Japan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The purchase of the Bible on CD is the best purchase I have made this year. I have tried to listen to other versions of the bible, however there is something special to be said about the voices in this project. The artist are able to project in a fashion that sounds modern. When I am listening, I feel every word. I am totally delighted that I spent the money on this set of CD'S and I am fortunate enought to be able to give out a couple of the sets to Loved ones for Christmas.

Inspired by . . . the Bible Experience: The Complete Bible

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GOD IS AWESOME!!!!! AMAZING!!!, November 5, 2007

By	D. LOWERY "De'Yolanda Lowery" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was introduced to this when I attended MegaFest in Atlanta, GA the summer of 2005. This is absolutely amazing to say the least. I just purchased this and I also purchased a NIV version of the bible that goes with this and in the back of it you will find all the people that were involved and the roles they played in it.

So far I only listened to Disc 1 and it is mind blowing. In the bible that goes with this it will guide you from Genesis to Revelations at the top of each section where you can hear the audio of that portion of Gods' word.

Trust me it will be worth your time and money. What they are asking for is very little because what you are getting is God's word. There are so many people that are part of this project and every single one of them did a remarkable job. God had to have been with them because there is no way that humans could have done what they did to portray each and every person in the bible!

I will pass this on to my Son and his children when he grows up and they too shall pass this on to their children.

What a wonderful experience to share!!! Please purchase not only one for yourself, but one for a loved one.

Be Blessed!