| NOTE: This audio book is no longer available = out-of-publication. Now that you are here, we hope you look around. We have 1000s of audio books and would be glad to order any available audiobook you don't see here. We look forward to serving you. This audio book may be available from us in another version, on another format or as a digital - download. Produced by Sony Music Entertainment - 6 CASSETTES "As someone who is committed to the living word of God reaching into as many homes as possible, I can think of no more artistically beautiful way than this." --Dr. Billy Graham "I encourage you -- urge you -- to join the many gifted people who have assembled this magnificent project. As it was for me, it can be your guide and companion in an exciting and fulfilling voyage of the spirit." --David Frost "The Bible recordings are just superb, an essentially great contribution." --Dr. Norman Vincent Peale The story behind this recording of The Bible by Laurence Olivier is one of incredible dedication. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. believed that by bringing together the foremost dramatists, producers and musical authorities, a modern "spoken" version of the Bible could be produced which would become a new and exciting source of inspiration for those who heard it. Fairbanks turned to his dear friend, Laurence Oliver -- recognized by many as the world's greatest actor -- as the only choice to interpret the word of God for the recordings. He turned to Lord Aberdare, a noted historian, to consult with Biblical scholars to determine the stories, chapters, and verses to be included. He turned to Cyril Ornadel, to search the Holy Land for ancient melodies, songs, and chants to be background for Olivier's performance. This recording of The Bible became a labor of love for those involved. Over three years of painstaking preparation and recording were needed to achieve the goal. This deluxe bound, 6 CASSETTE set includes all the favorite Bible stories: 36 stories and 23 Psalms in all. A lavishly illustrated, 60 page Guide to the Bible contains the complete text of the recordings and notes on the musical score. This is surely a must have collection for every home in which children can hear the greatest stories ever told for the first time, and adults can refresh their memories with the beauty and wisdom of the ages. Perhaps most importantly, The Bible is a very human document. The People of the Book were people who loved, hated, fought, resisted temptation or gave in to it, followed God's will or were punished for failing to do so. The reading by Laurence Oliver are inspiring and touching, and can provide guidance and insight into our own modern times. The set includes these stories: The Creation
Adam and Eve
Cain and Abel
The Flood
Abraham
Sodom and Gomorrah
Isaac
Jacob and Esau
Joseph and His Brothers
Moses
The Flight from Egypt
The Ten Commandments
Jericho
The Son of Deborah
Samson and Delilah
Ruth and Naomi
Samuel
Saul
David and Goliath
The Death of Jonathan
David and Bathsheba
Absalom
Solomon
Elijah
Ahab and Jezebel
Elisha
Naaman
Job
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego
Daniel
Jonah
The Vision of Isaiah
Jeremiah
The Wisdom of Solomon
Ecclesiasticus
Ecclesiates The Psalms are perhaps the most moving poetry in all of literature. They are actually hymns or songs which may be considered the first spirituals. Included are 23 of the best known -- from The Lord is My Shepard to Praise Ye the Lord. Ancient hymns, chants and folk melodies are combined here with modern themes written by leading composers from the Holy Land. In addition, some of the foremost orchestras, choral groups and soloists from Europe were called on to accompany Laurence Olivier. Dozens of composers and conductors, and 300 musicians and singers brought their talent to this recording. Composers include: Cyril Ornadel
Paul Ben-Haim
Dudley Cohen
Habib Touman
Josef Kaminski
Shoshana Shapira
Oedoen Partos
Menahem Avidom
Karel Salomon
Josef Tal Orchestras and instrumentalists include: The Gadna Symphonic Orchestra
The Camerit Ensemble
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
The London Philharmonic Orchestra
The Abbey Players
The Zemel Choir Solo vocalists include: Ursula Connors
Noreen Willett
Shalom Zabari
The Reverend Simon Hass
Helen Lawrence Conductors participating are: Zeev Amiram
Shalom Ronli-Riklis
Shimon Ben-Orr
Kenneth Alwyn
Brian Fahey Instrumental Soloists include: Gerald Jackson (Flute)
John Marson (Harp)
Andre Yavetz (Trumpet)
Sidney Fell (Clarinet)
Harry Mier (Oboe)
George Crozier (Flute) | 
