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jfkaess's review against another edition
5.0
I have listened to many (i think 5 total) audio recordings of the Bible. Of all those i've listened to, this one stands head and shoulders above the others. It's narrated by African Americans of note: clergy, actors, singers, etc. Samuel L. Jackson narrates the voice of God. Levar Burton is the Apostle John. LL Cool J is Samson. The rest of the Bible uses equally capable men and women throught. The Bible version being read is the TNIV and the entire Bible is filled with dramatic and appropriate background sounds. I started listening in January, intending for this to be part of my daily practice throughout the year, but i ended up finishing it in early August because it often was too compelling to put it down. I recommend this for anyone interested in listening to the Bible in a way that will feel alive and powerful and useful. This is sold in two parts, as the Old Testament and as the New Testament.
nicoleankenmann's review against another edition
5.0
Audiobook: 20h.32m.
For the first time in my life, I personally understand why everybody was so keen to kill Jesus. The performances in this (NIV) audio Bible make it so clear that what Jesus was saying was outrageous, and outrage finally felt like the natural consequence of his public ministry. If you do no other new thing this year, dear Christian, listen to this version of the Gospels. It will change you.
The one detail in this presentation that I didn't love was the choice to insert musical breaks into the letters of Paul. Regularly (and unpredictably), a three-to-five minute song would interrupt the letter. If these were thematically relevant, the connection was light. I found myself skipping through them, wanting to get back to the Bible part. Setting this single grievance aside, the Bible Experience is still a thoroughly compelling and thoughtfully produced audio Bible. He who has ears, let him hear.
For the first time in my life, I personally understand why everybody was so keen to kill Jesus. The performances in this (NIV) audio Bible make it so clear that what Jesus was saying was outrageous, and outrage finally felt like the natural consequence of his public ministry. If you do no other new thing this year, dear Christian, listen to this version of the Gospels. It will change you.
The one detail in this presentation that I didn't love was the choice to insert musical breaks into the letters of Paul. Regularly (and unpredictably), a three-to-five minute song would interrupt the letter. If these were thematically relevant, the connection was light. I found myself skipping through them, wanting to get back to the Bible part. Setting this single grievance aside, the Bible Experience is still a thoroughly compelling and thoughtfully produced audio Bible. He who has ears, let him hear.
isaacojukwu1's review
5.0
Love it! What makes this one good is that these are famous actors voice acting the Bible which puts feeling behind the words to keep from being monotonous. It sounds like an audio movie with even sound effects in the background.
debmed's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
tmrogersjr1's review against another edition
4.0
Bruh! Who added gospel songs, actual full gospel songs throughout a few of the books in this audio. I want to hear the scriptures not gospel songs. Anyway, I really enjoyed this version of the New Testament, it’s not boring at all. Every word is clear and all the actors recited their roles well. Nice work
booksenvogue's review
5.0
I loved it! I have the old & new testament. It was expensive at the time, and I was a starving college student. But it was worth every penny.
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