Product Description

Hailed as the greatest spoken-word Bible version ever, and with almost one million copies sold, this exquisite audio treasury is certain to enthuse and inspire. In a voice as rich as it is recognized, James Earl Jones lends his narrative talents to the King James Version of the New Testament. In over 19 hours on 14 digitally re-mastered compact discs, James Earl Jones Reads The Bible vocalizes the most enduring book of our time utilizing the acclaimed actor's superb storytelling and skilled characterizations.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #462320 in Books
• Published on: 2007-01
• Format: CD
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
• Binding: Audio CD

From AudioFile
The star of GREAT WHITE HOPE, STAR WARS, and THE LION KING reads the complete King James Version of the New Testament in a steady, powerful style that only someone with Jones's vocal talents can muster. His performance is beautiful; he reads the entire work in a gentle tone that is so compelling that the listener will find it hard to switch off. Soft piano music with orchestral accompaniment plays in the background like church incense, filling the air with a subtle, tranquil musical aroma. This is a far cry from Jones's Darth Vader. A truly inspiring production. S.E.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Customer Reviews

Unacceptable Bible Alterations
This production(CD version) has the necessary elements expected in a high-quality product of its kind: a superb narrator with the golden voice and lightly-orchestrated background hymns. Indeed, most of the time, Jones has the right touch in the execution of his reading of this most sacred Book. The background music can be distracting at times, but even it has a gentle ambiance that one would wish for. However, there is something wrong that overshadows these fine qualities.

This recording has an unfortunate and dangerous habit of omitting and adding passages to the books of the Bible. Examples: first half of John 3:17 -a key passage from the instruction to Nicodemus is missing, and the first half of Revelation 3:9 is repeated. What makes this worse is that these are Jesus Christ's words, in addition to the warning given in Rev. 22:19. This also does not take into account the countless add/omit/changes of individual words throughout the books, and I have not read through the whole New Testament with this production. I may seem nit-picky and overly-strict to some, but this Book is sacred, and this should not be treated like some recitation of C.S. Lewis or whatever. That is why, traditionally, not just anyone could attempt to translate the Bible from the original manuscripts- to avoid errors similar to this situation. I don't know who is more to blame: perhaps Jones, but it seems ultimately the editor and producer(s).

As I mentioned earlier, had this disturbing problem not been a factor, I would give this product a high rating. But no matter how polished and appealing it may seem when marketed, it all comes down to the careful and fearfully holy treatment of the Bible text.

Not a reading of the KJV
There are too many mistakes and omissions in this reading. Very disappointed.

An awesome rendition of the New Testament - worth every dime
I love listening to these tapes. It brings pure, absolute peace and calm to our our home, and after a few minutes we're transported to another level and forget all about James Earl Jones. The music seems "digitized" (?) but for some reason fits perfectly and serenely into the background, and you just must play the tape to the end of every song to get it's full enjoyment. In my opinion, there is no voice on earth as mesmerizing or capturing as that of Mr. James Earl Jones. I just wish so much that he would do a combination of the Books of Proverbs and Psalms to totally make my day.