The Word of Promise Audio Bible—New King James Version, NKJV: Complete Bible

By: Thomas Nelson Inc.

Narrated by: Jason Alexander, Joan Allen, Richard Dreyfuss, Louis Gossett, Malcolm McDowell Jr., Gary Sinese, Marisa Tomei, Stacy Keach

Length: 98 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

This faithful rendering of the New King James Version (NKJV) presents the complete Bible in compelling, dramatic audio theater format with world-class audio production.

With an original music score by composer Stefano Mainetti (Abba Pater), feature-film quality sound effects, and compelling narration by Michael York and the work of over 500 actors, the The Word of Promise Audio Bible will immerse listeners in the dramatic reality of the scriptures as never before.

Each beloved book of the Bible comes to life with outstanding performances by Jim Caviezel as Jesus, Richard Dreyfuss as Moses, Gary Sinise as David, Jason Alexander as Joseph, Marisa Tomei as Mary Magdalene, Stacy Keach as Paul, Louis Gossett, Jr. as John, Jon Voight as Abraham, Marcia Gay Harden as Esther, Joan Allen as Deborah, Max von Sydow as Noah, and Malcolm McDowell as Solomon.

Please note: Listeners can access each book of The Word of Promise Audio Bible through the Audible app's Table of Contents feature.

©1982 Thomas Nelson, Inc. (P)2009 Thomas Nelson, Inc.

The best bible by far

How each character reads the bible to you, it all inspiring . You will like it

it's the sacred word of God this word is a Living spirit that gave life to every soul on the Earth

I'll always like it for I am in love with it I feel sad for anyone who is rejected their purpose

passion in the voices

Love it all. The music, the drama, and the passion. The Bible is the greatest book ever written.

The story telling was amazing & very detailed.

I like reading my KJV with the narration on in the background. Wonderful story telling!

Amazing Work

Greatly enjoyed this theatrical performance of the Bible. Amazing voice acting and sound effects. My favorites were Job and Apostle Paul. The rendition of Romans was spectacular! The book of Revelation gave me goosebumps 😬

The audio drama is superb!

Loved listening every chapter. The dramatization was spot on. The actors were well versed with reading the Bible. I felt like I was there it was so real.

Great narration!

All the voices brought the Bible and characters to life. I look forward to listening each night.

Music/SFX are great

Love the depth that the dramatic reading gives these stories and such. Interesting and moving words of course, and would recommend to anyone looking to expand their knowledge of Judeo-Christian theology.

Adds so much to the experience of the Bible

What made the experience of listening to The Word of Promise Complete Audio Bible: NKJV the most enjoyable?

The readers are outstanding. The score, both music and special effects, really adds to the experience. Listening to the Bible this way engages the senses -- my imagination soars in the same way that it does when listening to great radio drama.

What did you like best about this story?

It was easy to keep track of the many many many characters in the Bible while listening because the readers did so well at staying in character.

Listening to the Psalms is especially pleasing.

Any additional comments?

Great work!

Amazing performance and easy to listen to.

Where does The Word of Promise Complete Audio Bible: NKJV rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is amazing, but NEEDS desperately a table of contents. This should help
Download No. Bible Book Chapter Audiobook Chapter

Book/Chapter Audiobook Chapter
1) 8 hr 55 min
Genesis 1 - 50 1 - 50
Exodus 1 - 40 51 - 90

2) 6 hr 33 min
Leviticus 1 - 27 1 - 27
Numbers 1 - 36 28 - 63

3) 7 hr 0 min
Deuteronomy 1 - 34 1- 34
Joshua 1 - 24 35 - 58

4) 8 hr 5 min
Judges 1 - 21 1 - 21
Ruth 1 - 4 22 - 25
1 Samuel 1 - 31 26 - 56
2 Samuel 1 - 24 57 - 80

5) 8 hr 32 min
1 Kings 1 - 22 1 - 22
2 Kings 1 - 25 23 - 47
1 Chronicles 1 - 29 48 - 76

6) 6 hr 00 min
2 Chronicles 1 - 36 1 - 36
Ezra 1 - 10 37 - 46
Nehemiah 1 - 13 47 - 59
Esther 1 - 10 60 - 69

7) 2 hr 19 min
Job 1 - 42 1 - 42

8) 3 hr 2 min
Psalms 1 - 75 1 - 75

9) 2 hr 59 min
Psalms 76 - 150 1 - 75

10) 3 hr 11 min
Proverbs 1 - 31 1 - 31
Ecclesiastes 1 - 12 32 - 43
Song of Solomon 1 - 8 44 - 51

11) 4 hr 32 min
Isaiah 1 - 66 1 - 66

12) 5 hr 35 min
Jeremiah 1 - 52 1 - 52
Lamentations 1 - 5 53 - 57

13) 6 hr 8 min
Ezekiel 1 - 48 1 - 48
Daniel 1 - 12 49 - 60

14) 3 hr 55 min
Hosea 1 - 14 1 - 14
Joel 1 - 3 15 - 17
Amos 1 - 9 18 - 26
Obadiah 1 27
Jonah 1 - 4 28 - 31
Micah 1 - 7 32 - 38
Nahum 1 - 3 39 - 41
Habakkuk 1 - 3 42 - 44
Zephaniah 1 - 3 45 - 47
Haggai 1 - 2 48 - 49
Zechariah 1 - 14 50 - 63
Malachi 1 - 4 64 - 67

15) 7 hr 28 min
Matthew 1 - 28 1 - 28
Mark 1 - 16 29 - 44
Luke 1 - 24 45 - 68

16) 7 hr 55 min
John 1 - 21 1 - 21
Acts 1 - 28 22 - 49
Romans 1 - 16 50 - 65
1 Corinthians 1 - 16 66 - 81
2 Corinthians 1 - 13 82 - 94

17) 5 hr 32 min
Galatians 1 - 6 1 - 6
Ephesians 1 - 6 7 - 12
Philippians 1 - 4 13 - 16
Colossians 1 - 4 17 - 20
1 Thessalonians 1 - 5 21 - 25
2 Thessalonians 1 - 3 26 - 28
1 Timothy 1 - 6 29 - 34
2 Timothy 1 - 4 35 - 38
Titus 1 - 3 39 - 41
Philemon 1 42
Hebrews 1 - 13 43 - 55
James 1 - 5 56 - 60
1 Peter 1 - 5 61 - 65
2 Peter 1 - 3 66 - 68
1 John 1 - 5 69 - 73
2 John 1 74
3 John 1 75
Jude 1 76
Revelation 1 - 22 77 - 98