The Word of Promise: New Testament Audio Bible

Nelson

ISBN 10: 0718024249 ISBN 13: 9780718024246

Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc, 2007

Synopsis

Featuring Jim Caviezel, Richard Dreyfuss, Marisa Tomei, Lou Gossett, Jr., and other stars, a compelling audio Bible production offers a multi-voiced faithful rendering of the New King James Version New Testament.

About this title

Review:

Amazon.com Exclusive: A Letter From Carl Amari, Producer of The Word of Promise

Dear Friends,

I am very excited for you all to experience The Word of Promise New Testament Audio Bible. It has been a true labor of love and I’m thrilled that it has finally released.

I would like to take a few minutes to share with you how The Word of Promise came to be. As a young man, I was introduced to and intrigued by recordings of old radio shows. Long before the advent of TV, people were entertained by radio mysteries, comedies and dramas. These stories were presented by actors, complete with sound effects and music enhancing the experience. The imagination, which we have all but forgotten today, was totally engaged.

While in college, I started a company to market these audio gems of the past. In only a few years, Radio Spirits became the largest seller and marketer of classic radio shows in the world.

Then during the filming of Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ I visited the set in Rome. Seeing first hand what Mel was creating, and encountering his vision for the film, made a profound and lasting impression on me.

One night, over two years ago, while reading to my children from the Bible, the vision of a dramatized version of the Bible began to take shape in my heart. Why not engage the powerful medium of audio to impact lives with the Word of God as the radio shows from yesterday impacted me as a child? We could reach more people.

Only a few years later and by the profound grace of God, the combined efforts of an incredibly talented group of artisans have brought forth an audio New Testament that I believe will stand the test of time. I've never been more excited or passionate about a project and I want to thank God and everyone who has touched this in their own unique way...especially you. Savor these eternal words "which will not pass away" and may many blessings be yours as a result.

God Bless,

Carl Amari
CEO, Falcon Picture Group
Producer, The Word of Promise

The Voices of Promise

Jim Caviezel, Jesus

Richard Dreyfuss, Voice of Moses

Lou Gossett, Jr., John

John Heard, Matthew

Ernie Hudson, Peter

Stacy Keach, Paul

Chris McDonald, Luke

Excerpt: Taking the Place of Barrabas (Matthew 27.15-25)

Luke Perry, Stephen and Judas

Lou Diamond Phillips, Mark

John Schneider, James

Marisa Tomei, Mary Magadalene

Terence Stamp, Voice of God

Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Mary, Mother of Jesus

Michael York, Narrator

Excerpt: Jesus Dies on the Cross (Matthew 27.51-56)

From AudioFile:

Boasting a cast of notable actors, THE WORD OF PROMISE provides a captivating rendering of the New Testament. This production brings to life the Gospels, combining enlivening sound effects, intense dialogue, and illuminating music. Jim Caviezel delivers a compelling performance of Jesus, with a steady tone that can as effectively recount parables as reenact the crucifixion. Following the theatrical portrayal of the life of Jesus, the remaining books shift in narrative character. More philosophical in nature, each book is read as a continuous monologue by one narrator, with fewer interludes of dialogue. Among the variety of actors, Stacy Keach boldly portrays the message of Paul, and Michael York eloquently recounts Acts and Hebrews. Overall, the production is engaging for the listener and well executed. T.D.M. 2008 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0718024249
• ISBN 13: 9780718024246
• Binding: Audio CD