Johnny Cash: Reads The Complete New Testament

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The New Testament of the New King James Version is read in its entirety by music legend Johnny Cash. After 20 years of encouragement from his mother to record the Bible, he approached the recording of the New Testament with "fear, respect, awe, and reverence for the subject matter." Cash said further, "I also did it with a great deal of joy, because I love the Word." Johnny Cash Reads the Complete New Testament, is 19 hours of hearing the Word of God from one of the most distinctive voices of our time. The legend of country music shows his greatness.

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Excellent Work!!!.......2007-01-03

This audio Bible is great. Johnny did a fantastic job and paced himself nicely. His pronunciation is well done. I enjoy these CDs immensely.

Thanks Johnny and I'll see you in heaven!

JC as read by JC.......2006-11-02

No frills or fancy workings, just plain old Johnny Cash reading the New King James version of the New Testament. It's straight-forward and understandable, delivered in a matter-of-fact tone that leaves interpretation open to your own mind. Johnny Cash does his best to read without flair and dramatics, allowing the words to speak for themselves.

I enjoy unwinding after a long day by throwing on some headphones and relaxing to the soothing words of JC.

wonderful, wonderful !.......2006-09-18

this set was everything i could have hoped for. it was amusing that someone reviewing this product would describe Johnny Cash's reading voice as "wooden" ... have they never heard him speak or sing ? if you have heard his voice you know what to expect. personally i find his voice rich, comfortingly real, and ideally suited to a project such as this

there is no annoying music in the background, which is ideal for people who suffer from diminished hearing, like me, or people who find such unwelcome additions to be nothing more than a distraction

his reading is often described as slow, but i think it might be better described as casual - about the speed he spoke in public or on TV : he typically seemed unhurried when he spoke, but having a "script" allowed him to talk faster than i'd anticipated. his cadence is not too fast, just faster than i had been led to believe

the books are broken up into chapter-length files (important if you wish to rip to MP3 files as i've done) and sometimes span from one CD to another (important if you're considering getting this for an elderly person who might need to search for the next CD, as well as possibly complicating the operation of a CD player for a person with visual limitations)

this is a wonderful product and i would gladly purchase it again. the only "improvement" i can suggest is offering an MP3 version for people who may lack the technical ability to convert the CDs themselves (they are Legion)

The best........2005-12-17

The guy proclaims the Word of God beautifully and simply. If you're not much of a believer, it just is done well and straight forward.

The New King James Version is more modern English (without all the "unto's" and "ye's" and "thou's"). Easier on the ears. Also, no accompanying music. Just him reading slowly and with understanding.

The above comments are in comparison to James Earl Jones reading the New Testament. The guy has a voice like no one else, but the original King James version language- lame backround music - and a whispery, momontone reading (if you can imagine James Earl Jones doing that) - makes this far inferior to Johnny Cash's.

Wooden Delivery but Fun Idea for Johnny Cash to Read the New Testament!.......2005-10-06

JOHNNY CASH: READS THE COMPLETE NEW TESTAMENT is a nice idea, but a bit less than inspiring, when it's all said and done.

His reading style is a bit wooden. He is better than a grade school kid reading from a text book, but very similar in the unsure delivery of it all.

Johnny gets the job done, but does no dramatizing or voice inflections to help flesh out the text and dialogue. I would have enjoyed it more if he had tried to emphasize highlights or emotions in the text and dialogue. He sounds like he has great reverence for the Bible, but seems too unfamiliar to be comfortable adding pertinent emotions in the correct passages.

This is probably best for folks who aren't into the Bible, but they are willing to listen to the novelty of having Johnny Cash read from the New King James Version.

It is easier to follow this narrative of the New King James Version with Johnny Cash, than another, similar celebrity project of JAMES EARL JONES--KJV--NEW TESTAMENT, which I also recommend for fans of either celebrity.

Johnny Cash's CDs collection of the New Testament has no background music, which is a blessing in itself, as the background music on most Bible CDs is usually cheesey or too redundant and irritating. There are also no commentary introductions, as often appear in non-celebrity Bible reading CDs. That's too bad, because it would have been more personal if Johnny Cash had introduced each book in his own thoughts and words.

A more entertaining Bible reading would be one of the DRAMATIZED versions, with multiple voice actors, which sound a lot like a radio play. That makes it VERY easy to follow the words being read! I would suggest the Zondervan company's NIV version for that, for most people. Go for a King James Version only if you REALLY enjoy the Olde English wording.

My current favorite CD Bible is THE MESSAGE! It is a paraphrased version, so it's not completely accurate, word-for-word, but it is in a contemporary wording, which can often make some passages more easily understood, more rich in meaning, (but can sometimes be mis-interpreted, so it's not perfect, either).

If you are reading these reviews about the Johnny Cash New Testament CDs, then you probably will be interested enough to enjoy this CD set, and you will surely get your money's worth out of this collection. I would recommned buying this!

Johnny Cash Reading the Complete New Testament: Collector's Edition

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Johnny Cash reads KJ NT

Johnny Cash Reading the Complete New Testament: Collector's Edition
Thomas Nelson
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The New Testament of the New King James Version is read in its entirety by music legend Johnny Cash. After 20 years of encouragement from his mother to record the Bible, he approached the recording of the New Testament with "fear, respect, awe, and reverence for the subject matter." Cash said further, "I also did it with a great deal of joy, because I love the Word." Johnny Cash Reads the Complete New Testament, is 19 hours of hearing the Word of God from one of the most distinctive voices of our time. This special edition 16-CD boxed set includes a photograph and spiritual journey section.

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Love it!.......2007-08-29

You don't have to be a Johnny Cash fan to love his reading of the Word. He was a perfect choice and doesn't disappoint.

Johnny Cash reads KJ NT.......2007-06-14

Johnny Cash must of been blessed with his voice all the years not only to sing but most of all to read the New Testament Bible the Kings James Version is the down to earth easy to follow and understand version of the Bible...and his voice is absolutly perfect to follow along with this a MUST HAVE...the limited edition is the best due to the case that the disk come into for storing the disk....GREAT VALUE...THANKS AMAZON KATRAY

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Looking for inspiration....? Look Elsewhere

The End: A Search for a New Beginning
Johnny Cash Eaton
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The End... A book in getting closure to a past at long last... A book saying Good-Bye to the past... A book telling of love that once was... A book sharing of memories from a past that never seemed to end... A book in saying thanks for the memories... A book in saying it's finally time to move on in this life... A book, which was meant to be... A book, which can only lead to a new beginning...

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Looking for inspiration....? Look Elsewhere.......2005-06-28

If you are looking for inspiration... Look elsewhere, this is a book about someone whining and blaming everyone else for the problems in their life. It seems, anything can be published as long as you have the money to pay for the publishing... No inspiration here.

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The New Johnny Cash
Charles P. Conn
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Chasing Fireflies: An Englishman's Recollection of Travelling through America in 1974

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Chasing Fireflies: An Englishman's Recollection of Travelling through America in 1974
Stan Laundon
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Thirty years ago a young man fulfilled a dream by travelling to Nashville, Tennessee; this tells what happened to him and his companions on a journey through seven States.

Holy Bible, New King James Version: Spoken World New Testament

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Holy Bible, New King James Version: Spoken World New Testament

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A New Beginning
Johnny Cash Eaton
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New Johnny Cash
Charles Paul Conn
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The New Johnny Cash

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A Legend's Faith

The New Johnny Cash

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A Legend's Faith.......2005-11-16

Johnny Cash has been known as many things; a musician, an idol, a superstar, a drug addict, a man of God. "The New Johnny Cash", written shortly after Cash accepted Christ as his savior, is an intimate look into the faith that altered the musician's life forever. Although it is dated, it still offers insight into the legend known as the Man in Black.

This book is a quick glimpse into Cash's life. Charles Paul Conn starts off with a brief biographical sketch of Cash, covering his youth, rise to stardom, and fall in one chapter. The rest of the book is dedicated to Cash's pursuit of a relationship with Christ and how to mingle his testimony into his profession. Conn captured Cash's journey in the present tense, which can sound confusing if one does not consider the time that this book was written in.

Many celebrities use a crisis of faith as a way to generate publicity for themselves. Johnny Cash never did that, admonishing false newspaper accounts and worshipping in a church that allowed him to be an ordinary member. His struggles and his transformation are an inspiring read for anyone who has been down and out and needed to feel the love of Christ.

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Palgrave Advances in the Crusades (Palgrave Advances)

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This book provides an overview and context of the study of the Crusades for postgraduates and academics. With contributions from leading international scholars, the book covers developments in historical theory from logistics to gender studies as applied to Crusades studies.

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A visionary road map for humanity's first global democratic revolution.

All over the planet, the rich get richer while the poor are overtaken by debt and disaster. The world is run by a handful of executives who make the most important of decisions—concerning war, peace, debt, development, and the balance of trade. Without democracy at the global level, the rest of us are left in the dark. George Monbiot shows us how to turn on the light.

Emphasizing not only that things ought to change, but how to change them, Monbiot develops an interlocking set of proposals that mark him as the most realistic utopian of our time. With detailed discussions of what a world parliament might look like, how trade can be organized fairly, and how underdeveloped nations can leverage their debt to obtain real change, Manifesto for a New World Order offers a truly global perspective, a defense of democracy, and an understanding of power and how it might be captured from those unfit to retain it.

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Lose the protest how-to guides and read this one book!.......2005-04-19

A lesson in not judging a book by its cover. What looks like a manual for anarchist or Marxist revolution turned out to be a very critical look at both the state of the world and the movements attempting to change it. Monbiot is clearly looking for pragmatic answers to global problems--he utterly refutes anarchy, Marxism and self-appointed world constitutionalists. Buy one for your protestor friend and help them understand how to make a real difference. For those who are looking for a bit of idealism mixed in with their practical politics, however, Monbiot satisfies as well. I was reminded of Emery Reves' Anatomy of Peace from the 1940s and thanked the powers that be for this "updated" version.

Misses the Target.......2005-01-18

George Monbiot lays out his proposal for a New World Order which consists of two major points:

1. A global parliament
2. A restructuring of unguided capitalism (ultimately a destruction of capitalism which he advocates in the end) in favor of a more democratically "fair" trade scenario in which people of all economic levels have a greater say in how their economic situation is presented.

Monbiot claims to be an enemy of the usual Marxist or Anarchists who currently seem to dominate the global justice movement. He is instead in favor of highly democratic, global system of economic governance that would ultimately make governments and huge mega-corporations "play fair" in the global economic arena. As he purports, the globalization phenomenon has placed the world in the hands of mega-corporations and has been taken out of the hands of its global citizens where it should be. Rampant, unchecked capitalism has taken the form of an all consuming monster that feeds on the poor nations of the world, says Monbiot, and it is up to every citizen to demand a stop to this unbalanced, raping of poor countries.

Monbiot is well aware that his cause could be construed as some form of Marxist, or socialist foundation, so he makes great efforts to distance himself from that notion and to place himself in a global democracy; a true democracy, as he says. One unlike what we have now where poor nations and our environment are at the hands of unrestrained capitalists. Part of this global parliament would arise mostly out of a revamped economic system that would resemble the current fair trade movement already in play (a trade policy where individual companies, independent from WTO control, demand fair labor laws, fair prices, and consumer awareness in order to create an economic base that is mutually beneficial to everyone in the production chain on all levels: not just beneficial to a corporation and consumer).

To be honest, I didn't really get much out of this book. Monbiot makes some good points about why this world revolution needs to occur, but provides little incentive other than to "get off your duff and do something." Also, while his vision is very specific and elaborate, it is going to take a series of steps that merge in his direction, not a single revolution as he suggests. These steps may not even fulfill his ultimate goal, but could be implemented to satisfy all involved. But by simple pointing out the evils of unbridled capitalism, Monbiot will not persuade anyone in power-positions to listen to him (which, I guess he accepts and is depending on "the average man" to step up to the plate). He attempts, in the beginning, to present a very logical, and non-radical approach to the problem and its solutions, but by the end, he comes off as just another radical, wannabe revolutionary who has nothing really to offer except anger at the system. Anger that is understandable, but his presentation is very similar to Marx's manifesto (in the sense that it is aimed more at those already involved in the global justice movement).
He attempts to bridge the gap between players already immersed in the anti-globalization, and global justice movements, but ultimately only sings to the choir. Monbiot fails to bring in new members to his cause and fails to thoroughly educate one on the basics of the global justice movement, or the ramifications for an average Western citizen. In other words, what's in it for me? I realize that the suffering of poor nations should be enough to get me fired up, but by Monbiot's book alone, I don't feel as though the problem has been thoroughly delivered. If this were any other book on the subjects of global economy and its pitfalls, I wouldn't expect the author to have this responsibility. But putting this book in the form of a manifesto is supposed to do just that: declare to the world your cause, the problems, and the solutions in a clear, concise manner (even at the end of the book, Monbiot admits that he wrote this book in reverse order by mistake. He talks about the global parliament first, and then a restructuring/destruction of capitalism when he should've talked about the new economic systems needed to bring about a global parliament first). If one can't convey one's message to the masses who aren't already on board, then Monbiot will never get the mass revolution he desires.

Visionary and timely food for thought.......2004-11-30

George Monbiot's 'Age of Consent', to give this book its original title upon its initial publication in the UK, is a powerful and visionary call to arms from a seasoned campaigner of the Global Resistance Movement. With devastating clarity of thought, the author sets out a detailed and ambitious blueprint for creating a fairer, more just world, while simultaneously exposing the muddled thinking of those who would lead us down the blind alleys of neo-liberalism, Marxism, anarchism, or 'consumer democracy'.

Ironically for a fully paid-up member of the so-called 'Anti-Globalization Movement, one of Monbiot's central arguments is that there is, paradoxically, a need for more rather than less globalization - in the sense of greater connectivity between people beyond national frontiers as opposed to the unrepresentative and undemocratic 'internationalism', which at present merely masquerades as globalization.

Though Monbiot has been, and will continue to be, criticized for his lack of realism, such shortsighted reactions only serve to underline how vital his horizon-expanding views are to defining the early 21st-century zeitgeist. This book's central aim is clearly to inspire its readers to act, a goal in which it will undoubtedly succeed.

To quote the author's opening broadside: "Everything has been globalised except our consent. Democracy alone has been confined to the nation state. It stands at the national border, suitcase in hand, without a passport." Indeed, releasing democracy from its current shackles must surely be the foremost challenge of our times - fortunately, this book may well provide the key!

You want serious proposals for change? Read this........2004-08-16

Give George Monbiot a great deal of credit. What this work offers is some very thorough and thoughtful criticism of the current systems of internationalism and globalization, a sharp critique of the dominant counter logics of Marxism, Anarchism and other central positions of the Global Justice Movement(while giving them credit where due, as he does throughout) and it moves beyond to offer solid proposals for a world parliament, a refined UN and an updated version of Keynes' "Clearing House" concept which was spurned in the Bretton Woods 'debates'. In combination, these three bodies are supposed to replace the international governing bodies currently in place, instill greater democracy and promote sustainable living. It does sound very idealistic, right? Read the book. Monbiot is extremely well researched and is entirely forthcoming in admitting the hugeness of the tasks at hand, but is equally compelling in demonstrating that such a huge plan needs to be undertaken, and soon. Monbiot's work is realistic, without faltering into the trap of 'realism' and it's self-fulfilling pessimism.
Consider this work to be one of the major first steps, a serious and worthy proposal for further debate.

A Vital Look At Changing The World.......2004-07-30

George Monbiot is a veteran activist who has expressed his strongly held views on a diverse range of topics such as Globalization, American Hegemony and Environmentalism through his column in the Guardian, a British newspaper. He has long held a reputation as an idealist - a person who sincerely believes that through united action, each and every citizen can change things - and this is a thread that runs very strongly through his book.

Monbiot goes straight for the jugular in this book, directly addressing the most important areas and suggesting ways in which they ought to be reformed. Some of the areas he tackles includes the reform of International Relations through a reform of the UN and its security council. Another large area he tackles is that of the current international financial system and the problems of the IMF and WTO and third world debt, something that he proposes to resolve by creating an international clearing union.

I will not delve too deeply into an analysis of his proposals here, but I think that many people will have a similar reaction to one that I had. I personally tend to be very realistic about what can be achieved and Monbiot's proposals struck me as being hopelessly impractical in many circumstances. Whilst agreeing with him that what he proposes might very well be the best thing to do, I see no way in being able to change the status quo so easily. In that, Monbiot has failed in his overall objective which he states in the last chapter - that of convincing people like me to take up the challenge and believe that radical change is possible through 'people power' alone. That said, it is precisely this goal - that of this book being a rallying cry, and his endeavour to get people to believe, that perhaps helps to stand apart from the whole plethora of literature on Globalization, and makes it so valuable.

This book clearly examines some of the key issues facing the world today and provides a powerful vision for changing things. Whether you agree with Monbiot or not, whether you think his views are implementable or not, it is perhaps still vital that you read it, in order to gain a clearer grasp of the problems that are facing us.

The Age of Consent ; A Manifesto for a New World Order

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The Age of Consent ; A Manifesto for a New World Order
George Monbiot
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Manifesto on information systems control and management: A new world order

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Manifesto on information systems control and management: A new world order
Marshall Govindan
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THE AGE OF CONSENT. A Manifesto for a New World Order.
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Age of Consent: A Manifesto for a New World Order
George Monbiot
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Environmental historian Linda Lear does justice to the tragic dimensions of Rachel Carson's life in her prologue, which shows the author of Silent Spring, even as she was dying of cancer, testifying calmly before a congressional subcommittee whose investigation of the dangers of pesticides were prompted by her book. Lear portrays Carson (1907-1964) with affection and discernment as a remarkable woman who overcame prejudice against female scientists and aroused post-World War II America to the beauties of nature and the technological threats against it in a series of deservedly popular books.

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Rachel Carson's Silent Spring, published in 1962, did more than any other single publication to alert the world to the hazards of environmental poisoning and to inspire a powerful social movement that would alter the course of American history. This definitive, long-overdue biography shows how Carson, already a famous nature writer, became a reluctant reformer. It is a compelling portrait of the determined woman behind the publicly shy but brilliant scientist and writer.

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Thanks for the reminders.......2006-03-21

An absolutely fabulous book on an environmental pioneer, "Witness for Nature" offers up three very important reminders: (1) We must never forget the prophetic contribution of Rachel Carson; (2) we must carry on her bold and visionary mission, never backing down from, as the book described them, the "powerful adversaries" of the chemical industry, corporate agriculture and others that seek to impose their technological will on the rest of us; and (3) we must treasure every day we have left and take the time to cherish our gifts in the natural world. I only wish Rachel Carson had lived to be 100 so she could have carried on her ecological vision for many more decades.

Thank You Rachel.......2005-05-14

How many people today remember Rachel Carson? When you see an eagle or a falcon or a hawk, you can than k Rachel Carson. Her book "Silent Spring" incited action almost immediately against irresponsible pesticide use, including DDT, and launched an ecology movement that led to the Clean Water Act and the Clean Air Act. This is quite an accomplishment for an author of natural history books; Rachel Carson must have been larger than life, practically immortal, in order to have pulled this off.

But...as Linda Lear documents in extraordinary detail, Rachel Carson was entirely mortal, and all too human, and was not lacking in the faults most of us possess. Success came to Carson late (almost too late), but Carson's love of nature and her dogged determination allowed her to complete what is, perhaps, the most important book of the 20th Century before she succumbed to breast cancer. Lear's detail is incredibly deep; over and again she recounts instances from Carson's life that seem trivial and mundane until the reader feels bogged down in the excess of it. But this detail is critical, because Carson's life itself seemed mundane and trivial, that is until the last decade of it. Carson was a regular person-she was no superstar-and Lear's depth of detail is necessary in order to explain Carson's journey from a less-than-middle-class upbringing to government functionary to the preeminent nature writer of her time. Carson's life evolves slowly and ends tragically; she never married and she never had children-it is almost as if she was born to deliver "Silent Spring" at exactly the right moment in history, when it was needed the most, and then pass on.

In "Witness for Nature", Linda Lear does not allow Rachel Carson to become a cardboard icon of an earlier time; Lear recreates Carson as a complete person with loves and fears and faults. Carson's greatness rises on its own from Lear's writing.

Renew your faith in humanity...read this book.......2000-04-10

The first reviewer, Shari Just, has captured perfectly the quality, scope and value of Lear's biography. If you have ever wondered "can one person make a difference" this is the proof. A readable blend of history, place, people and events describing a modest scientist that loved to communicate scientific findings to a wider audience.

Extrordinary biography of an extrordinary woman........1999-01-12

Lear's detailed biography offers an unmatched look at Carson's personal and professional life. This book takes the reader behind the scenes of Rachel Carson's brilliant works in order to demonstrate the difficulties that dogged her every day existance. Lear chronicles Carson's personal perservance and dedication to the environmental cause in an immensely readable format. A wonderful and inspiring book to read!

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