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Summary: Buy the non-dramatized version instead!
Review: Listening to the Bible in Alexander Scourby's wonderful voice is pure pleasure. Unfortunately, for the "dramatized" version, they gave all quotations--entire chapters in some places--to actors of mediocre skills. They sound like they didn't read the script ahead of time. Voice inflection is all wrong. It's an effort to make sense of what one hears. My advice: buy the Alexander Scourby version that doesn't say "dramatized" instead.
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Summary: Buy the non-dramatized version instead!
Review: Listening to the Bible in Alexander Scourby's wonderful voice is pure pleasure. Unfortunately, for the "dramatized" version, they gave all quotations--entire chapters in some places--to actors of mediocre skills. They sound like they didn't read the script ahead of time. Voice inflection is all wrong. It's an effort to make sense of what one hears. My advice: buy the Alexander Scourby version that doesn't say "dramatized" instead.
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Summary: Poor sound quality
Review: Listening with headphones you can hear the flip side of the audio cassette playing in reverse. It is very distracting. I returned my set. If anyone knows of a quality recording of this work - please post.
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Summary: Alexandar Scorby's Holy Bible on cassette
Review: Mr. Scorby presents the bible with his great flare, feeling and knowledge. The King James version is read with a sensational Demark accent resembling what a Shakespearian actor might give. He breaths life into each character's part as he reads reveling the fear of the lord as Moses walked on "hallowed ground" or the deep desire as Elisha asked for a double protion of Elijas mantel, or share in the joy of being "God's hand maid". If you enjoy the King James version and have an incline to Shakespeare this, is the audio find of your life. It will take you back to the time of these biblical events and let you write God's word on your heart. Poetic can not begin to descripe this set.
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Summary: Wonderful present
Review: My brother has been sick for several years and lost his eyesight. One of his most treasured past times was listening to a Books-For-The-Blind bible. Unfortunately, it was cheaply made and the cassettes fell apart. This replacement has been very well received. The announcer's voice is pleasant to listen to for hours on end. The readings are so powerful that my mother has found she enjoys listening to it as well. Highly recommended (though never personally heard).
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Summary: What a Bunch of Poppycock
Review: No, not the Bible, the review below me. That man must not know that Jesus was VERY REAL, and that He died for us for our sins because He loved us so much. This book is very inspiring. Yes, this book is non-fiction, and all these characters are very real. It may not seem like it, but if you look deeper and deeper, you will change. I've found evidence by listening to many different Christian testimonies.
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Summary: Great starting point, but be ready to tinker with audio
Review: Scourby reads with life and expression, but without over-dramatizing or trying to get himself "over" instead of what he's reading. Just keep in mind that this is an older recording, and there are inconsistencies in volume/treble/bass. Please note that this varies from reading session to reading session, as differences will occasionally be observed on the same CD. In spite of this, the collection is still an excellent value.
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Personally, I think that this is a great way to jump into Biblical study, especially if you're the type who regularly finishes a paragraph, only to find yourself saying, "What did I just read?" Please note that I myself am new to the endeavor of trying to be more than a "casual" Christian, so I speak in that context and not as a person with significant experience in Biblical study or even Christian lifestyle. As someone who has been too unmotivated to go to church and/or read the text-in spite of knowing better-I think I have a fair understanding of the religious apathy that can result from "tomorrowism." I'll do it tomorrow...I'll get it done next week...as soon as that thing at work is out of the way...etc. I think that once a person reads or hears or somehow learns enough of the Bible to really begin to receive the message as it is intended, that he or she will be automatically drawn to further study and/or involvement. Just remember that it's going to be alot to digest (even if you're just doing a once-over) so begin slowly and don't overdo it at first, lest you burn yourself out and end up back at square one. Also, approach it as a child and take it in anew, without any prior conceptions as to what the Bible is "really" about. On that note: put away the concordance or other topical directories that point to issue-based passages. These things might make you a better conservative, but limiting yourself to excerpts erodes the word of God and marginalizes your understanding of the Bible. This manner of verse cherry-picking without prior understanding will only make you more judgmental of others without giving you much of a foundation for self-improvement as a Christian.
One of the best aspects of the Scourby audio Bible is that it's meant to be listened to in its entirety. Going from book-to-book or even chapter-to-chapter isn't a problem, but it's difficult to arbitrarily skim or passage-jump, which is probably best in the long haul. Even better, listening only takes passive attention, so you have further options as to when and how you hear. You know when you best absorb information and this gives you the capability to do so. Just make it a point to do it consistently and build a positive habit out of your activity.
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Summary: Alexander Scourby: The Scourge of the Intellect
Review: The mythology of Christianity, which, in short, is a conglomeration of pieces of many ancient Pagan religions, is just that: a MYTHOLOGY.
Alexander Scourby treats this material as if it were fact, which would make this rendition laughable, if not so disgusting (perhaps if it were a short story, it would in fact be hilarious...I just don't know).
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Summary: Annoying and poor quality sound
Review: The OT CD's are really bad. NT is better. I am talking only about the quality of sound and not the content nor the speaker's voice nor speed of reading. If you dont mind distortion or reverb and the need to adjust volume from time to time (on the same CD)then this is for you. If you want quality sound then go elsewhere. Its likely that the original analog tape master has started to fade in places but they turned it to digital anyway. And also likely that during the original recording, each time Alexander Scourby stops for a cuppa or a nap over the year of recording the bass/trebble/gain/etc changes. Do I sound like a perfectionist? not really, just expecting something more professional from the professionals.
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Summary: Scourby Dramatized - A Pleasant Listening Experience
Review: The Scourby Dramatized audio CDs are more expensive than some of their competition, and may have a the odd technical glitches, but overall are worth the purchase price. This is especially the case if you can find a sale or get a good used set. Although the music might make the words slightly harder to hear in a few areas, Scourby's voice is pleasant to listen to and seems to draw you in more than the other readers I've heard. If you are listening for more than a few minutes, the music and dramatization help hold your attention. The other dramatized audio bible I've heard is the Zondervan one. It has many of the same strenghts as the Scourby versio, but to me the reader's voice does not seem to have the same magnetic quality that is present with Scourby.
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