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The Listener's Bible

By: Fellowship for the Performing Arts
Narrated by: Max McLean
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Publisher's summary

Max McLean brings his compelling voice and artistic narrative skills to the ESV Bible. This Gold Medallion-winning new translation combines a word-for-word translation approach with a literary beauty that is perfect for the oral expression of God's Word.
Public Domain (P)2004 Max McLean
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Awesome performance keeps one tuned in

I play at 1.5 speed so my mind does not drift. Great narration. ..good voice modulation to keep one's attention. I've learned sooo very much by listening straight through.

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Exceptional!

I love Max McLean's narration of the Holy Bible. I have several audio editions in different versions and they are all exceptional!

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Great Listen

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Great listen, if you are looking to just listen from beginning to end. See additional comment.

What did you like best about this story?

Ability to listen to Max McLean read and to adjust the spead of his reading.

What about Max McLean’s performance did you like?

Great reading voice

Any additional comments?

Great listen, however, the chapter reference do not let you find a specific section as to Book of the Bible and Chapter. That makes searching a hit and miss effort

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I Posted photos of Chapter # vs Books of the Bible

Love this but has to make my own list of which chapters start the various books of the Bible. I shared this on Amazon Reviews with photos. Hope it helps others.

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A solid value

The reading is just a bit fast for my taste, but otherwise it's very good. It is well modulated without being excessively theatrical. The sound quality is acceptable. It's got adequate divisions in it that you can find the book and perhaps chapter that you want without too much trouble. The translation is one I haven't used before, but it seems pretty good. I usually listen to it while driving, and it's very good for that purpose. I also like to play audio when I am going to sleep, and it's quite good for this purpose too.

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I hesitated to buy this book because of the reviews regarding how the Bible was broken down at unusual points. I was pleasantly surprised to find I could download a book at a time to my Droid. Max McLean's voice holds my attention like no other. Love it!

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Excellent

I could listen (which I am) forever. I won't stop until Yeshua comes back. The narrator did and excellent job!!!

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no Bible Books headings

If you could sum up The Listener's Bible in three words, what would they be?

I love it. I only wish there were book titles and chapter numbers in order to go where you want to go in the Bible listening.

Have you listened to any of Max McLean’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

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I have listened to this audio book five times.

Where does The Listener's Bible rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is by far one of the best audio Bibles I have listened to.

What did you like best about this story?

You can understand the English that is used. Brings the story to life.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Uh, no way too long. But I didn’t listen anything else until I was finished with this title.

Any additional comments?

If you want to lear about the Bible than buy this audio book.

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Excellent

Would you consider the audio edition of The Listener's Bible to be better than the print version?

I was first drawn to this album because Max McLean narrated it. I wasn't disappointed.

What does Max McLean bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Max McLean sells this audio version of the ESV translation of the Holy Bible. His voice, enunciation, and inflection brings the passages of the Bible to life.

Any additional comments?

The audio album is broken out pretty much by book. Shorter books such as those of the minor prophets and the shorter letters of Paul and John are combined but sill easy to navigate through. The audio is crisp and clear and Mr. McLean is his usual excellent self as narrator.

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