Listen to the Bible on Audio CD
There are many translations of the Bible on audio CD. A few of these include the New International Version (NIV), Today's New International Version (TNIV), New Living Translation (NLT), King James Version (KJV), and New King James Version (NKJV).
Before you decide which version(s) you want, you should decide which format you want the Bible on.
- On audio CDs: for standard CD players, and the computer
- In MP3: for MP3-compatible CD players, MP3 player devices, and the computer
- Online: for listening while you're at your computer
If you've decided that audio CDs is the format you want, then keep reading.
The New International Version is "the most widely accepted contemporary Bible translation today" (source: IBS.org). For the most part, the NIV uses modern words and modern English, so it's an easy translation to understand. There are several productions of the NIV Bible on audio CD:
- Complete Bible, narrated by Max McLean
- Complete Bible, narrated by Charles Taylor
- New Testament, from Zondervan
- New Testament (dramatized), from Zondervan
Today's New International Version (TNIV) is a revision of the NIV. Two of those revisions are: gender-neutralization, and modernization of some words. The Bible Experience is a very popular and recent production of the New Testament, narrated in the TNIV by professional actors. You can order The Bible Experience on audio CDs here.
The New Living Translation (NLT) is an easy-to-understand translation. It is quickly gaining popularity, and rightly so. There are several productions of the NLT Bible on audio CD:
- Complete Bible, narrated by Stephen Johnston
- New Testament, narrated by Stephen Johnston
- Complete Bible, from Tyndale House
- Psalms and Proverbs, from Tyndale House
The King James Version (KJV) is an older translation of the Bible. Some find it very difficult to understand, while others enjoy it's poetic style and supposed accuracy. Click here for a complete listing of the KJV audio Bible on CD. Several key productions are listed below.
- Complete Bible, narrated by Alexander Scourby
- Complete Bible (dramatized), narrated by Alexander Scourby
- New Testament, by Alexander Scourby
- Complete Bible (dramatized), narrated by Stephen Johnston
The New King James Version (NKJV) is an updated version of the KJV. The translation attempts to keep the accuracy and beauty of the KJV, and to make the text easier to understand. There are several productions of the NKJV audio Bible an CDs:
- Complete Bible, narrated by Stephen Johnson
- Complete Bible (dramatized), narrated by Stephen Johnson
- New Testament, narrated by Stephen Johnson
- Complete Bible, narrated by Eric Martin
- New Testament, narrated by Eric Martin
Click here to view a complete listing of all the audio Bibles on CDs available at ChristianBook.com
