Edited by Daniel L. Johnson - Audio book narrated by Garrison Keillor - Unabridged Religion - 6 COMPACT DISCS

Publisher, HighBridge Audiobooks (March 2006)

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"It's hard to imagine a more perfect match than Garrison Keillor reading the New Testament's Gospels. The CD box boasts, "America's favorite storyteller reads the world's greatest story," and for once a product exceeds its own hype. Keillor's instantly recognizable baritone glides its way through the familiar life of Jesus, from humble beginnings in Bethlehem to an exultantly rendered resurrection in Jerusalem. Johnson's "harmonization" creates a single narrative from all four Gospel strands, blending Mark's immediacy, Matthew's concerns for law and tradition, Luke's passion for the poor, and John's mysticism into a coherent story that is rich in pathos and meaning." —Publishers Weekly starred review

"[Keillor's] reading lends the text a solemnity it deserves. His soothing baritone lulls the listener into a calm, meditative state. It could be the perfect antidote to a stressful commute." —The Winston-Salem Journal

Garrison Keillor and Dan Johnson both grew up in the bosom of fundamentalism. Their shared love of the Bible and its stories led to this collaboration, which blends details from all the gospels into a single book-length story.

Keillor narrates the biography of this amazing man, Jesus, from the slum of Nazareth in the province of Galilee, who confounded dignitaries, healed the sick, and taught those who would listen. He claimed to be God, and that through his death God would graciously forgive the offenses of all who accept this. His story is the foundation from which Christianity has developed, stumbled, and evolved.

Centuries ago, early Christians listened as the Bible was read to them. This new recording continues that tradition with a conversational translation performed by America’s favorite storyteller.

About the Editor: Daniel L. Johnson is, among other things, a drinker of fine teas, a glider pilot, a writer, a photographer, and a physician. He reads prodigiously, has grandchildren, and lives in small-town Wisconsin.

About the Narrator: Garrison Keillor has hosted A Prairie Home Companion for more than 30 years, and is the author of more than a dozen books. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters.