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Summary: Wooow....!!!!
Review: A friend of mind lend hers when I could not read for weeks following eye surgeries. This is the first time I ever listen to any audio CD - and the quality is WOOOW... ! Indeed, being able to hear God's words is the major thing that sustain me thus far..... now I am going to buy mine and return hers - I am sure she miss hers too !
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Summary: A very good learning tool
Review: A major effort, and a pretty good value compared to the prices I've see for comparable products in our area. I find the change in voices during periods of dialogue helps me follow the readings more easily, and I am not sidetracked by the occasional background music - although I can see why purists or theological academics might find it distracting.We use the CDs when driving longer distances. Load six at a time in the CD player, and then listen while we drive. For me, at least, sometimes that I can grasp the flow of longer passages better when I'm listening, rather than wrestling with unfamiliar and tricky verbiage. The short outlines at the beginning of each book, although I'm not always in complete agreement, are useful and help to set the stage for what one is about to listen too. It will never replace my personal Bible, but for us this was a great investment.
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Summary: Competently done
Review: As automotive spirituality goes, this is way ahead of radio preachers. However the CD version is is probably a better choice than this audiocassette version because: 1) The mechanical quality of the tapes is not great. I still haven't heard the end of Luke because that tape tangles every time. Too much tape is crammed into the cassette. 2) The various books are packed together with no regard to tape boundaries. It can take most of the 20 minute drive to work to find the beginning of a book.
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Summary: Respectful, and wonderfully rewarding.
Review: Consisting of 64 audio CDs in plastic sleeves in a zippered box, here you have the entire text of the NIV Bible in audio format. A brief overview of the strengths, weaknesses, and benefits of this great product: Strengths:
1. Overall it is very respectful.
2. The voices are generally not overly dramatic, and yet sufficiently expressive.
3. The voices are very clear and pleasant to listen to.
4. The music and sounds are mostly calm, appropriate and respectful.
5. Using different voices for different speakers enhances the hearing of the text and the listening experience.
6. There are different narrators for different Bible books, giving some variety in style.
7. The text is exactly the NIV text, word for word.
8. There are helpful brief introductions to each Bible book.
9. Each chapter is on a separate track, so it is easy to select which chapter to listen to. Weaknesses:
1. The sounds and music are sometimes overly dramatized, occasionally detracting from the Biblical text.
2. The vocalization of "selah" in the Psalms is unnecessary and somewhat annoying.
3. The decision as to which voices should be used is sometimes subjective and interpretive (eg what verses of the Song of Solomon are to be attributed to the different speakers is a controversial and difficult exegetical matter). To be fair, the audio Bible simply follows the interpretation suggested in the headings of the NIV translation, so this is more of an issue with the translation, not the recording.
4. Although the chapters that are on each CD are printed on the CD itself, an additional booklet with this information would be helpful.
5. Some Bible books are read somewhat too fast by the narrator (eg Jonah).
6. One of the Old Testament narrators is somewhat repetitive and predictable in expression. Benefits:
1. You can listen to it while you are travelling or are busy doing other things.
2. You notice things in the Bible that you overlook when you are reading it.
3. You don't need the energy to absorb the Biblical text, unlike reading.
4. You can easily listen to several chapters at a time, or a whole book.
5. Children love listening to the familiar Bible stories - straight from God's Word Our family has benefited immensely from this product, and you are sure to find the same! Very highly recommended!
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Summary: A super value
Review: Don't be confused -- this is the entire Bible, Old and New Testaments, so don't buy the New Testament separately. There are 64 CDs. They are housed in a zippered case for convenient carrying. The zippered case fits into a slip case which is hole-punched so you can put the whole thing into a three-ring binder if you want. All in all, a very high-quality product and an excellent value. The quality of the CDs themselves is excellent. The dramatization is very unobtrusive -- subtle background music or sounds of nature, couple with different voices whenever someone speaks (God, Eve, Noah, whatever). The narration and other voices are not the least bit hokey and don't detract from the majesty of the material. There is also an introduction to each book to put it into context. Lastly, each chapter is a separate track on the CD, so you can easily find a particular chapter or repeat one. I've owned a couple of cassette versions of the Bible, including the King James version by Alexander Scourby, and this is FAR superior. You can't go wrong with this.
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Summary: NIV Audio Bible
Review: Good price. The NIV Bible isn't my favorite translation. I prefer NASB, KJV, or NKJV. Being a seminary student it has been a great tool, you can listen in the car, anywhere. it helps alot. And I really like the dramatized version. It makes it realy exciing. I also have the KJV dramatized audio Bible, which I like that translation better, but Hopefully this Dramatized Audio Bible will be a productive tool in the edification of your soul, as well.
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Summary: Perfect for newbies or on the go refreshers!
Review: I am by no means a Bible expert. My parents had very little religious influence on me. Now that I'm on my own and in my mid 20's I took it upon myself to find out what it's all about. I chose the NIV because it's simple and easy to comprehend for me (I get lost with all the "thou's, shalt's, etc." in the King James version). I read a review here once that bashed this NIV bible CD because it wasn't the King James version and it wasn't in "God's words". Well guess what? Unless you speak and read Hebrew they are all translations! I also chose this CD dramatized version because I'm on the road 4hrs a day along with a regular 8hr work day and have very little time to sit down and read. The dramatization really helps to visualize the scenarios. On rare occasions it does get slightly cheesy, but overall it's very tasteful. If you're new to religion and/or need something laid out right in front of you in plain simple English this is EXACTLY what you need! Worth every cent!
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Summary: GREAT
Review: I am satisfied w/ this product. It was what I was expecting.
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Summary: What an audio blessing!
Review: I bought this audio bible in order to fill my mind with God's word and to rest at the same time, and it has fulfilled ALL
my expectations. I was mostly impressed with the great reading
of Paul's letters and with the reading of the book of Psalms.
This audio bible is great to listen while resting, while driving, while traveling, and perhaps, while sitting around a camp fire! In a world so full of hurtful words and of bad news, this audio Bible has proven itself to be very soothing and very therapeutic. Based on what I have listened of it so far, I highly recommend it. What an audio blessing!
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Summary: Excellent Production. Superb Value
Review: I find this spoken bible far easier to follow than the written word, as the tones of voice add to the meaning. I have tried many times to read the bible and have found it difficult. Now I am plowing through it, and find it thoroughly enjoyable. The music is appropriate and unobtrusive. The various voices are very suitable, and the explanatory points are helpful. I've been listening to it in the car every day. It's a superb way to explore the bible, and one of the best purchases I have made. When you consider that it is 64 CD's in a quality case, the price is an absolute bargain.
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