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leapracon's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
kahawa's review
4.0
I wanted to love this, but Jim Caviezel ruins the gospels. He doesn't ever just talk to anyone, he TREMBLES to everyone. Every speech is a quivering impassioned plea, his voice sounding like he's on the verge of crying. It's so artificially grandiose and distracts from the REAL man Jesus, a Jewish rabbi who walked around the countryside talking to crowds, training his disciples, and at times, yes, getting emotional with people. I also find it distracting and annoying that Jesus' disciples sound old, like men in their 40s or 50s. They were practically boys, probably in their mid to late 20s, maybe early 30s.
So far I've only listened to the gospels, and I'm looking forward to hearing other parts, but for the NT, there's not much left that is of benefit in a dramatised format (just Acts, really, and perhaps Revelation might be interesting dramatised). I hate to say it, but I'm kinda glad Jesus didn't stick around for Acts.
I've heard Jim Caviezel speak at a church on YouTube, and I realise that's just how he talks - he's very passionate, and sounds like he's either about to stand up and rage against sin and society's evils, or break down and cry because he can't fully fathom the depth of God's love for him, and it's fine, I get it, I have no problem with his personality. But they shouldn't have used him for Jesus in this recording. It's beyond distracting.
So far I've only listened to the gospels, and I'm looking forward to hearing other parts, but for the NT, there's not much left that is of benefit in a dramatised format (just Acts, really, and perhaps Revelation might be interesting dramatised). I hate to say it, but I'm kinda glad Jesus didn't stick around for Acts.
I've heard Jim Caviezel speak at a church on YouTube, and I realise that's just how he talks - he's very passionate, and sounds like he's either about to stand up and rage against sin and society's evils, or break down and cry because he can't fully fathom the depth of God's love for him, and it's fine, I get it, I have no problem with his personality. But they shouldn't have used him for Jesus in this recording. It's beyond distracting.
taun's review
4.0
I should start with the acknowledgement that I have a hard time being immersed & fully paying attention to audiobooks, regardless of their quality or personal interest.
This audio was recorded verse by verse, in a slightly dramatized manner, so that the passages are not simply recited in monotony. The background sounds, such as a busy marketplace, the sounds of footsteps & doors, cups on a table, animal noises, were all a wonderful enhancement to the scripture reading. Added dramatic music pulls together the audio in a way that is impactful yet not distracting to the reading itself.
I found myself both immersed in the history of these passages, and also having to backtrack because of my wandering thoughts. Likely my own shortcomings, and not the audiobook. Overall this audio was a good way to immerse myself in the scriptures & I’m thankful for the blessing of being able to work with my hands and listen to the Bible at the same time.
This audio was recorded verse by verse, in a slightly dramatized manner, so that the passages are not simply recited in monotony. The background sounds, such as a busy marketplace, the sounds of footsteps & doors, cups on a table, animal noises, were all a wonderful enhancement to the scripture reading. Added dramatic music pulls together the audio in a way that is impactful yet not distracting to the reading itself.
I found myself both immersed in the history of these passages, and also having to backtrack because of my wandering thoughts. Likely my own shortcomings, and not the audiobook. Overall this audio was a good way to immerse myself in the scriptures & I’m thankful for the blessing of being able to work with my hands and listen to the Bible at the same time.
mikusa's review
4.0
I wanted to love this, but Jim Caviezel ruins the gospels. He doesn't ever just talk to anyone, he TREMBLES to everyone. Every speech is a quivering impassioned plea, his voice sounding like he's on the verge of crying. It's so artificially grandiose and distracts from the REAL man Jesus, a Jewish rabbi who walked around the countryside talking to crowds, training his disciples, and at times, yes, getting emotional with people. I also find it distracting and annoying that Jesus' disciples sound old, like men in their 40s or 50s. They were practically boys, probably in their mid to late 20s, maybe early 30s.
So far I've only listened to the gospels, and I'm looking forward to hearing other parts, but for the NT, there's not much left that is of benefit in a dramatised format (just Acts, really, and perhaps Revelation might be interesting dramatised). I hate to say it, but I'm kinda glad Jesus didn't stick around for Acts.
I've heard Jim Caviezel speak at a church on YouTube, and I realise that's just how he talks - he's very passionate, and sounds like he's either about to stand up and rage against sin and society's evils, or break down and cry because he can't fully fathom the depth of God's love for him, and it's fine, I get it, I have no problem with his personality. But they shouldn't have used him for Jesus in this recording. It's beyond distracting.
So far I've only listened to the gospels, and I'm looking forward to hearing other parts, but for the NT, there's not much left that is of benefit in a dramatised format (just Acts, really, and perhaps Revelation might be interesting dramatised). I hate to say it, but I'm kinda glad Jesus didn't stick around for Acts.
I've heard Jim Caviezel speak at a church on YouTube, and I realise that's just how he talks - he's very passionate, and sounds like he's either about to stand up and rage against sin and society's evils, or break down and cry because he can't fully fathom the depth of God's love for him, and it's fine, I get it, I have no problem with his personality. But they shouldn't have used him for Jesus in this recording. It's beyond distracting.
psalmcat's review
4.0
I can now say I have read the whole New Testament. This is a little cheesy--I could have lived without the background music and Jim Caviezel's "acting"--but all in all pretty good. Some great readers, a few not-so-wonderful ones, and what is the DEAL with Jude? :-)
nightxade's review
3.0
I didn't quite finish, but I think I got the gist of it. The moral of the story is that God is a bit of a diva.
Read more here: https://bibliosanctum.com/2017/01/08/sunday-musings-the-word-of-promise/
Read more here: https://bibliosanctum.com/2017/01/08/sunday-musings-the-word-of-promise/
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