Johnny Cash Reading the Complete New Testament: NKJV Audio Bible

I have only read a few books of the New Testament and I want to read the whole thing. However, my eyes are getting older so I prefer the audio book. I like it. He has a good voice for reading the bible!

I bought this for a friend. She is a 91 year old near blind lady. Her hearing is also fading. She said that this is the only audio Bible that she has heard that does not have background music. This, coupled with the outstanding distinctive voice of Johnny Cash made this not only very clear and understandable, but very enjoyable as well. However, I did have to make some adjustments to the album so that she could navigate through the 16 disks. The album comes in 2 folders, each containing 8 disks. Each folder opens up into 4 panels, each containing 2 disks. That is, 1 at the top of each panel & 1 on the bottom of each panel. I placed a piece of tape on the upper part of the spine on the first album. This made it so (by feel) that she could easily identify the first part of the Bible from the second part of the Bible. Then I placed a piece of tape on the upper part of the first panel so that she could, again by feel, know where the first disk was. Then, I the put a piece of tape on the upper right hand corner of the face of the second album. This not only let her know that this was the second album, but also which way is up ^ and where to begin to open the album. Then, as I had done with the first album, I put a piece of tape on the upper part of the first panel so that she could, again by feel, know where the first disk (of the second album) was. She listened to the entire New Testament within the first two weeks. She has enjoyed it so much that she is now midway through listening to it a second time. Beyond all of that, her friends are delighted to hear how enthusiastically she speaks of it.

For a few years now we have been looking for a Bible for our Mother who enjoyed reading it just before she retires for the night. When I found this one, I purchased it and sent it to her. She is now 89 yrs old and living with our brother. This is because of a few reasons, one is the continual losing of her vision, another is because of the lost of hearing in the left ear which is throwing her balance off. Since she has moved in with our bother she had a stroke and now is unable to sit and actually read the Bible. We looked in to getting the entire Bible on cd but most of them were with a lot of background noises like music or people talking which was very confusing for her. Getting this Bible by Johnny was a God sent as now for the first time she was able to hear the New Testament and loved listening to it. She always loved the King James Version of the Bible but as she got older the language was difficult for her to understand but now she really enjoys the text and is beginning to understand it again. This is a wonderful find.

This cd is so understandably clear, it makes the Bible interesting. Johnny Cash's voice is a rich deep tone almost as if it is the voice of God Himself. There is no music to distract you from "The Word." The cd keeps moving along so if you want to think about what you heard, I suggest you stop your player and read the word again for yourself at your speed. If you want to have fun while lifting your spirit, I suggest Cash's musical cd, "Just As I Am." I personally listen to the New Testament in bed just before going to sleep and rest in peace. In the morning, if I have anything to review, I read it in my Bible and when I go out walking I listen to the music cd to exercise both my body and soul. With very little effort, you have much to gain.

I bought this on CD (new) and cassette (pre-owned - for my truck) the same day. I haven't gotten past the gospels yet. My favorite so far is Matthew 7. I cannot convey the beauty of his voice on both copies. He was at the height of his vocal power. His pace is comfortable. Country. I don't hear any recording issues, but I'm no expert. Have you heard Johnny Cash sing with just his own guitar for backup? Imagine the guitar has stopped. Now imagine he is speaking the lyrics, as he did on Boy Named Sue. The New Testament - Johnny Cash - acappella. Beautiful. I'd do it again.

Johnny Cash was not only a great singer and entertainer, he was a true American and a believer in Jesus Christ. His reading of the New Testament is so rich and full of the "Glory of God" through the spirit of this man. I listen to it often, and recommend this recording to anyone who loves God's Word.I have heard many other "readings" of the Gospel, but this is by far the best!

But only new testament only, no break down of the different books.

This is a great audio Bible. No distractions, just the Word of God being read aloud. I find it odd to have a Bible that is covered with pictures of Johnny Cash - I got it because I wanted an audio Bible that was not dramatized and did not have music. All the other voices I previewed sounded really annoying to my ears. Johnny Cash had an excellent reading voice and is easy to listen to.

Great voice, easy to listen to