Product Description

This collection encompasses the most familiar passages covering the main characters of The Old Testament, from Adam and Eve to King Solomon, including the Psalms and Proverbs.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #452021 in Books
• Published on: 1996-08
• Formats: Abridged, Audiobook, Box set, Compilation
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 6
• Binding: Audio CD

Review
Whether you are a Christian or not, the Bible, and particularly the Old Testament, is a fascinating document, to be read as religious tract, historical text or simply as an enormously dramatic and theatrical piece of literature - especially in the familiar Authorised Version used here. Skilful editing by Perry Keenlysides has reduced an unwieldy tome to the most familiar and profound texts, whether it's exciting stories like David's conquering of Goliath or significant episodes of Jewish history such as the Exodus, the repercussions of which we are still seeing today. The most poetic interludes are also included, notably the luscious Song of Solomon. No audio publisher does this sort of thing better than Naxos, here using superb and experienced readers including Philip Madoc and Anton Lesser, whose rich voices add a further resonance, and act as a constant reminder that this is a thunderous, Old Testament God we are dealing with, and there is fire, brimstone and eternal damnation hanging over the whole affair. Clever use of suitable classical music gives continuity to the whole and creates useful breathing space in an occasionally apocalyptic collection. Marvellous stuff for believers, historians and lovers of sheer drama. (Kirkus UK)

Synopsis
This title encompasses the most familiar passages covering the main characters of the Old Testament, from Adam and Eve to King Solomon, including the Psalms and Proverbs. An extended essay looks at links with Western art, literature and music. The music includes Tallis's "Lamentations".

Customer Reviews

The Old Testament: cassettes
This cd with selections from the old testament are good for those who want to get to know about various characters from the bible and the events/storys with them. However, it left me wanting more, e.g. to read the bible itself for the full understanding of story being told. The actors voicies are excellent, however I found Josette Simon very low and had turn up the volume to hear her more clearly. For the purchase price its worth it but for the more in depth listners it would leave you thirsting for more of God's word. I dont believe that audio tapes should replace reading the bible, but that they should be used as a compliment to the bible. Especially when people's lives can be busy, a train journey, or on your way to work on the bus, while you are doing the chores! this cd would be good for such times.