January 25, 2007
The Bible Experience - NT
I stumbled on The 2disc Mp3 version at Glad Sounds Jaya SS14. I've always wanted to "listen" to the Bible ... and this version really raises the bar and sets the standard in terms of the quality of audio Bible reading.
I've just finished listening to the whole Gospel of Luke (started last night), continued in the afternoon, and heard the last chapter 15minutes ago.
Here's an interesting piece from International Herald tribune:
"... The 21-hour production, which lists for $49.99 (€39), features the voice talents of more than 250 singers, clergy and actors, including Denzel Washington, Cuba Gooding Jr., Angela Bassett and Alfre Woodard. Blair Underwood portrays Jesus, and Samuel L. Jackson, who played a Scripture-spouting hit man in "Pulp Fiction," is the voice of God.
... The producers decided early on to cast only black actors and other personalities, hoping to attract a black audience, as well as fans of some of the world's biggest box-office draws. They also wanted to shatter the Hollywood mold of white Bible productions.
"I was particularly interested in developing a product that might resonate with the African-American community," Bowser said. "I've long felt that Christian product tends to ignore our perspective."
He called it "a gift from our community to the world to be shared and appreciated by all.""
It's not a cheap gift but it's worth the price. After listening the Gospel of Luke, I'm ready for more!
Posted by sivinkit at January 25, 2007 08:20 PMCuba Gooding Jr and Samuel Jackson as readers? ... wow...
Posted by: zewt at January 25, 2007 10:14 PMI got this about a month or so ago - I love it and it's perfect for a commute. Instead of zoning out in a car you listen to the Scriptures...very cool stuff!
Posted by: Virgil at January 25, 2007 11:11 PMVirgil, you are totally right. the car was where I spend most of the time listening to Luke today. My 5 year old son Gareth joined me too ... he told me he liked it.
Posted by: Sivin at January 25, 2007 11:24 PMWOW, this sounds amazing! maybe i'll get a copy too! listen to it when i'm working out in the gym . . . ???
Posted by: z at January 26, 2007 08:50 AMz, make it so.
Posted by: Sivin at January 26, 2007 09:04 AM