Christopher Glyn
1) 2 Kings
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The second book of Kings depicts Israel as a land divided, being ruled by wicked kings who lead the Israelite people only further into idolatry and sin. Throughout this period, the prophets, notably Elijah and Elisha, bring hope for repentance and reformation by performing astounding miracles and spreading the word of God. Their efforts to lead the Israelites from their stubborn and disobedient path are chronicled in 2 Kings and, once again, God shows...
2) 1 Kings
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The first book of Kings recounts the lives of the kings of Israel and Judea over a period of 400 years after the death of King David. His son, Solomon, features heavily in these chapters, first to show God's generous blessings to a faithful king and, later, as an example of the consequences of turning away from God. This book also details the split of the northern and southern tribes of Israel, and the subsequent appointment of the prophet Elijah...
3) 2 Timothy
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Written at the end of the Apostle Paul's life as he was once again imprisoned by the Romans, 2 Timothy was addressed to the pastor by the same name who accompanied Paul on many of his missionary journeys. In these chapters, Paul gives Timothy instructions for the growing churches so that he might be prepared to succeed Paul as leader of the Christian faith. Along with these important directions, 2 Timothy contains encouraging thoughts about death...
4) Revelation
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The final book of the Bible, Revelation was written by the Apostle John during his exile to the Isle of Patmos. This book contains the clearest prophecies about the second coming of Jesus in the Bible and predicts both the judgment to come upon the non-believers in the Tribulation, as well as the infinite rewards for the true Christians. A thrilling, engaging and truly inspirational book, Revelation reveals the final chapter in the Earth's history...
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The rarely heard inspirational stories of the Apocrypha brought to life in this unique audiobook
In Biblical terms, 'Apocrypha' is a much-misunderstood term — and the title belies the immense significance of the 14 books to which it refers, all of which were originally published in the 1611 King James Bible but removed in 1885. Most of those books have always been in the Roman Catholic, Greek and other Orthodox Bibles and therefore are accepted...
6) 1 John
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Similar to many of the epistles, 1 John was written by the apostle who identifies himself in the title and encourages the Christian church to strengthen their faith in Jesus so that they might not be led astray by false teachers. This book also contains reassurances of the supremacy of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and urges all Christians to grow in their faith and love of Him.
7) Esther
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The story of Esther takes place in Persia after several Jews had been allowed to return home to Jerusalem. A young Jewish girl attains the position of queen of Persia and must save her people from those who wished to destroy them. It is a tale of bravery and faith during dangerous circumstances and above all shows God's miraculous workings in times of hardship.
8) Micah
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The book of Micah is filled with judgment alongside the gift of hope and it is an encouraging reminder that God is always willing to forgive even the greatest of sins. It contains both the promise of destruction for the wicked kingdoms of Samaria and Israel, who had become haughty and rejected God for false idols, as well as a beautiful prophetic piece on the coming of Jesus Christ, the Redeemer.
9) Joshua
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The conquest of Canaan, the Promised Land, by the Israelites is recounted in the book of Joshua, as well as the subsequent division of the land amongst the various tribes. The battle stories depicted here, notably the battle of Jericho, portray both the astounding victories of the Israelites due to their faith in God, and the consequences of disobedience and disbelief.
10) Matthew
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The book of Matthew is the first book of the New Testament and the first of the Gospels to be written by one of Jesus' disciples. Matthew testifies to the sacred lineage of Christ, proving His legitimacy as the Messiah and the Son of God. The Gospel also tells the story of Jesus' life, from His conception to His resurrection, making this book a wonderful transition from the Old Testament to the New, as it demonstrates the fulfilment of the prophecies...
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The Book of Jasher, which means "The Book of the Upright", is a non-canonical book mentioned twice in the Hebrew Bible. The narrative covers the period presented in Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, Deuteronomy and Joshua in greater detail and with explanations that are not recorded in the Bible.
In this professionally recorded audiobook, the rarely heard stories of the Book of Jasher are brought vividly to life by British narrator Christopher Glyn, best...
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The first five books of the Bible, also known as the Pentateuch, were written by Moses and are an important introduction to the rest of the Bible as they contain the history of the Jewish people from the creation of the world to their exile in the desert for forty years. These books also contain the divine laws which form the basis of Judaism and give instructions on how to live a holy life as God's chosen people.
13) Song of Solomon
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The book of Song of Solomon is a large love poem filled with smaller poems of different kinds. Solomon is the author and he wrote it sometime during his reign 970-930 B.C. It is a story of a bridegroom who is in love with his bride. Key personalities are King Solomon, the Shulammite girl, and friends.
The story greatly emphasizes the sanctity of marriage and that it is designed, blessed and consecrated in the eyes of the Lord. The purpose of "Song...
14) Job
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The story of Job is one of endurance and faith in times of hardship, suffering, and loss. This book is filled with theological passages and is a revered work of literary magnificence that debates the frequently asked question, “Why does God allow good people to suffer?” The lessons taught in Job are an encouraging reminder of God's omniscience and omnipotence that are beyond all human comprehension.
15) Malachi
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The book of Malachi is the last book in the Old Testament and was written after the Jews had returned from exile and rebuilt their temple. These passages contain instructions to the Israelites to be consistent in their worship of God and not to forsake Him in times of difficulty. Malachi prophesies of the consequences of turning away from God and urges the Israelites to stay faithful to Him.
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Renowned for his hugely popular narration of the King James Bible, Christopher Glyn now brings his considerable inspirational talents to a unique new audiobook of the Complete Catholic Bible. And it's not just Christopher's voice that will be familiar to listeners — because this recording comprises his complete reading of KJV with the addition of the deuterocanonical books of Tobit, Judith, 1 Maccabees, 2 Maccabees, Wisdom (Ecclesiasticus), Sirach,...
17) 2 Peter
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Written shortly after 1 Peter, 2 Peter addresses the Christian believers and condemns the teachings of false prophets who entwined other theologies into the Christian faith. 2 Peter teaches that in order not to be swayed by the insidiousness of the false doctrines, it is essential to study the word of God and to develop a close relationship with His Son, Jesus.
18) Philemon
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Only one chapter long, Philemon is an epistle written by Paul to exhort a slave owner to forgive his runaway slave, Onesimus. As a close friend of Philemon, Paul encourages him to no longer see Onesimus as a slave, but as a fellow brother in Christ, whose forgiveness should be emulated by all His followers.
19) Jude
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Only one chapter long, the book of Jude is an epistle written by the half-brother of Jesus, who became a Christian only after His crucifixion. This book uses examples from the Old Testament to show the importance of obeying God and following His teachings. Jude condemns the false teachers and urges the Christians to unite and strengthen each other's faith in order to withstand their deception.
20) Proverbs
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The genre of Proverbs is mainly "Proverbs" as the name describes, there are also some Parables and Poetry. This book was written mainly by Solomon, the wisest king ever to rule, however some of the later sections are written by Lemuel and Agur. It was written during Solomon's reign 970-930 B.C. He asked God for wisdom to rule God's nation and He granted the request.
The main purpose of this book is to teach wisdom to God's people. Proverbs are short...