Inspired by...The Bible Experience is an inspiring audio Bible that features an unprecedented cast of nearly 400 of today's distinguished Hollywood actors, actresses, and musicians. It features movie-quality sound effects and background musicand is a fully dramatized version of the TNIV Bible, developed by entertainment veterans. The phenomenal quality draws you into Scripture and makes the Bible come alive in a new way not experienced before. The New Testament was the 2007 Audies Awards Audiobook of the Year Award Winner, and the Old Testament is currently nominated for the 2008 Audies in four categories: Achievement in Production, Inspirational/Spiritual, Multi-voices Performance, and Package Design!
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Experience the beauty, drama, and life-changing power of the Bible like never before! Inspired By … The Bible Experience breaks new ground in the presentation of the Bible. Unique among audio Bible products, The Bible Experience is a captivating performance of the Bible presented by a stellar ensemble of almost 400 of today’s award-winning actors, musicians, clergy, directors, and producers. This historic production features an original musical underscore by the Prague Symphony Orchestra and Hollywood-style sound design created at Technicolor Studios and was awarded the 2007 Audies Audiobook of the Year for the New Testament edition.
There are countless audio Bibles, but this is the one that virtually all of the top African American performers across the U.S. brought to life. I've listened to the New Testament version several times and the Complete Bible brings to life all the dramatic stories, poetry and wisdom of the ancient Hebrew scriptures as well.
Consider this: Denzel Washington and his wife recorded the gorgeous ode to love, Song of Solomon, in this new "Complete Bible" edition of the audio project.
We need to remind Catholics that Zondervan is an evangelical Protestant publishing house and most of the African-American readers are from denominations that use the Protestant canon of the Bible. So, in using the word "Complete" they're not as inclusive as one might hope. You'll find some books missing here, if you're a Catholic reader.
But let's not quibble about that small flaw in the title. This is a monumental achievement and a perfect holiday gift for yourself or someone you love.
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. (Dec.) Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information.
"…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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Reviewed by Adam Dauel (Omaha, NE), January 26, 2010
Excellent product. It follows the Word very closly. I'm currently reading out of the NLT and this TNIV is very close to that. I'm very happy i bought this. It's perfect for driving to work, back home, or any time you want to be enriched by God's Word. Highly recommended!
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Reviewed by Les Delaney (Grafton Nsw 2460,), January 22, 2010
Excellent listening! Have picked up on a number of different scriptures and how they correlate with how we are to see and watch for the second coming of our Lord Jesus and the thread of the Gospel from the first promise of the Messiah in Genesis 3, things that I have read and not understood before but now do. Praise the Lord and thanks to all those who read their parts in it's making!
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Reviewed by Annemarie Paquette (Tampa, FL), January 18, 2010
My husband and I love the bible experience and at Christmas time the price could not be beaten .This CD set is excellent for the drive to school and work and the dramatizations are soooooooo well done.I love the TNIV BIBLE which this series is performing
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Ryan Bandstra (Newcastle, On,), January 14, 2010
It took a long time and lots of listening to samples to finally choose a version that I could listen to and enjoy.....I really like this audio Bible. The reading is expressive, which helps the listener to catch little nuggets that have been missed in personal reading. Excellent dramatization.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Adria Miller (Temple Hills, MD), January 12, 2010
It was a Christmas gift for a friend she love it. I have had my for about two year it great.
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Bryan Carter (Rutherford, NJ), January 08, 2010
I have been reading and studying the bible for years now and have not had the experience I am having by having the word with me everyday as I ride to and fro.
I am having greater revelations as I hear the word day and night.
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Scott (Louisville, OH), January 06, 2010
A great presentation of God's word. I prefer the ESV, or the NIV texts, but a great audio Bible none the less. Worth the discounted price.(I have the complete Bible on MP3 CDs)
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Sandra J. Frazier (Austin, Texas), January 04, 2010
I have been truly blessed by this magnifcient presentation of the Word of God. What comes to my mind each day that I listen to it, is the Word become flesh and walked amongst us. I love it!!
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