Hurlbut's Story of the Bible

By: Rev. Jesse Hurlbut D.D.

Narrated by: Simon Vance

Hurlbut's Story of the Bible has its roots in the old custom of parents telling their children stories from scripture. One of those parents who kept this custom particularly alive and meaningful was Dr. Jesse Lyman Hurlbut. Like many great works of literature, the stories that make up this book were told and retold innumerable times before being set down on paper.

©1996 Jesse Lyman Hurlbut (P)1996 Blackstone Audiobooks

Critic reviews

"Beautiful in every way; should be in every Christian home where there are children." (Daniel A. Poling)

"There is no better book of its kind." (S. Parkes Cadman)

Good Rendition

A very good rendition of classical biblical text. We have a long drive to church every sunday, and this audio (which I have burned onto discs) has been a great way to keep the kids entertained and learning bible stories at the same time. It hasn't been 'dumbed-down', but is very accurate story telling (even in some of those harsh old-testament stories. yikes!). The whole family enjoys this audio.

My Favorite Bible stories book

Simple, clear, entertaining. Brings the stories to life.

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Captivating!

Our 5 year old son will request "a Bible story" and I have found none better than these written by Rev Hulrbut. Often we listen together and talk about them when over; I rarely give a 5-star rating to anything but these stories lifted from the pages of Scripture and put into easily understandable form are more than deserving! I've even had some things clarified for me through these wonderful Truths! :~)

Engaging Narrator - True to the Bible Accounts

Would you listen to Hurlbut's Story of the Bible again? Why?

Yes, it's does an excellent job of telling the Bible stories without deviating from the true Bible accounts. It takes out the more graphic parts of some stories so it's kid friendly.

What about Simon Vance’s performance did you like?

His voice is very nice to listen to and he tells the stories in an engaging way.

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

It was a long book comprised of over a 100 Bible stories so it's a nice one to listen to over time.

Any additional comments?

Great investment... I bought this with Whispersync and the cost was low to get the ebook and audiobook.

Best Novel Version of the Bible Cover to Cover

This book can help many understand the Old Testament and then the New Testament. Jesse Hurbutt is very sensitive and leaves in geographical names and personal names of importance. As an adult I read the passage in Hurlbutt's and then read the passage in the Bible. I am a certified reading specialist and this helps one comprehend the Bible, causing one to focus on major movements in the Bible. Some passages are left out. As you know Genesis 34 and 38 take a break from the story of Joseph. They are left out. So this isn't a catch all, but a great tool to understand the Bible.