Curt Daniel's "Helpful Hints on Reading the Bible" (Part 5)

Today's post is Pastor Daniel's helpful hint #5 on reading the Bible. This one is even more applicable given the plethora of resources available online. You can google for "listen to Bible online" or just purchase one from Amazon (Purchase the NASB mp3 version here: http://www.amazon.com/Holy-Bible-American-Standard-Version/dp/1598561200/ref=wl_it_dp?ie=UTF8&coliid=I14W39DE806SZE&colid=2RN6ZZ7GICE07). Anyway, here is today's post:

5. LISTEN TO THE BIBLE ON TAPE

"The Bible has been recorded on tape several times so that we can listen to it as well as read it. For example, we can listen to it in the car, while doing light work around the house, etc. You'd be surprised [sic] how much you can listen to at a time. In fact, some can listen to more than they can read. But of course, listening is no substitute for actual reading it yourself. Or maybe you can listen with the ear while reading with the eye. Think of those who cannot read but can listen. Perhaps you can share the Bible on tape with the elderly, the blind, those who do not know how to read, or even children. We should do all we can to distribute God's Word and encourage people to read it. The Bible has been recorded several times in different translations, such as the King James Version, the New International Version, the Revised Standard Version and the New American Standard. Sometimes only the New Testament is available. Some readers are better than others. Alexander Scourby's reading is the oldest and most well known. Some are better, some are worse. Bill Pierce, of "Night Sounds" Christian radio, is probably the best. Gregory Peck recorded a reading but is somewhat flat and dry. There have been parial [sic] readings by Sir Lawrence Olivier and Charlton Heston which are better and quite eloquent, but nothing could compete with a reader who truly believes that which he is reading. Ephrem Zimbalist Jr has also made a recording. Then there are 'dramatized' versions with many readers and actors, sound effects and musical background. Most of these tend to be melodramatic and sensationalist. Also, you may want to record your own reading of the Bible. Lastly, the Bible is available in Spanish, French, German and other languages on tape. These can be used to study another language or to give to a person who speaks another language."