The Bible Experience Revisited

Sunday December 21, 2008

Categories: Bible

We've talked a time or two about Inspired By The Bible Experience: The Complete Bible. I've listened to a number of NT books and most of the Psalms, and I'm wondering what you think of this wonderful tool. You might ask what it is. It is the whole Bible read aloud by Hollywood actors and actresses -- with some background sounds for effects -- and I really like it.

What has stood out for you who have listened to it?

(By the way, for those of you who need the encouragement: this might be a great way for you to get back in touch with the Bible -- turn it on and listen in to the reading of the Bible.)

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blackwasp19

December 21, 2008 10:46 PM

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I love this resource. As it has been said already the drama in the voices of the actors and actresses really leads you to understand the narrative nature of some of the books. Listening to Acts is, for me, especially enjoyable. Also hearing the "voice" of those that wrote to the NT churches is moving. It helps me further understand that these were not disconnected theologians, but rather fellow laborers in the faith.

I also have to mentioned that I love the fact that it is an African-American cast. To some it may seem minor, but it is a big deal that something done by African-Americans can be excepted in the broader American Christian and Evangelical Christian culture. For an African-American male it is also encouraging to here "my voice" read scripture.

I love the resource and recommend it.

Angus Kelly

December 22, 2008 3:37 AM

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I love it -

Its great to listen and relisten to a book or passage in traffic and try to spot themes.

I've also used it once or twice in a church service or sermon - edited a patch so the congregation can listen to a passage in a new way - usually with some pictures in a slideshow as they go.

On a different level - spoken words are less indelible than written. Words are allowed to be what they are - surrounded and followed by others, in a story - they float out my car window but leave an impression. Less confusing than written ones which always call me back to examine the use of language, I can just let them be.

Nick Mitchell

December 22, 2008 9:18 AM

What's with John the Baptist?

Matias

December 22, 2008 11:48 AM

Love it and my kids listen when we have it on...the voice that narrates Psalm 51 always get my attention, WOW!

Chris Jones

December 22, 2008 7:51 PM

Hey Scot,

I loved what I have listened to so far (Galatians, Colossians and Revelation). Thanks for giving us the heads up on it. As a matter of fact, we will be listening to the book of Revelation in the Revelation course I am teaching this spring.

Blessings

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