- Old Testament (abridged)
- New testament (unabridged)
- Read by well known british actors and actresses
Summary:
The New International Version is the world’s
most popular modern English language version of the Bible, acclaimed
for its clarity, accuracy and dignity. This elegant recording brings together the distinctive voices of sixteen of Britain’s most respected actors and actresses. : The Old Testament (abridged): Joss Ackland reads
Genesis, James Fox reads Exodus to Deuteronomy, Brian Cox reads Joshua
to Ruth, Alex Jennings reads 1 and 2 Samuel, Michael Pennington reads
Kings and Chronicles, Alec McCowen reads Ezra to Job, Juliet Stevenson
and Philip Franks read Psalms to Song of Songs, Robert Powell reads
Isaiah, Geoffrey Palmer reads Jeremiah to Ezekiel, Derek Jacobi reads
Daniel to Malachi
The New Testament (unabridged): Timothy Bateson reads Matthew, Sarah
Finch reads Mark, Acts and James to Revelation, Tenniel Evans reads
Luke, David Suchet reads John, Michael Haughey reads Romans and
Corinthians, Michael Haughey and Sarah Finch read Galatians to Hebrews
About the Author:
First
published in 1979, the NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION has become the world's
best-selling contemporary Bible translation. More than 100 scholars
worked for fifteen years to complete it. Their main concern is that the
NIV is faithful to the original languages while producing a clear,
beautifully written and dignified translation suitable for private and
public use.
Sponsored by the International Bible Society who receive a portion of
the purchase price of every NIV Bible to help spread the Gospel of
Jesus Christ around the world.
Reviews:
'Over
the past 21 years the NIV has established itself as one of the most
widely used and appreciated modern versions of the Bible. The quality
of its translation reichly deserves this wide recognition and I hope
that it will continue to be of equal benefit to many more people in the
years to come.'
George Carey, Archbishop of Canterbury
'Undoubtedly the most accurate translation of the Bible currently in English.'
Revd Dr Michael Green
'What is most satisfying about [the NIV] is its combination of fidelity to the original text with felicitous English language.'
Revd Dr John Stott, Rector Emeritus of All Souls C
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