Description:
The New Testament tells the extraordinary and moving story of the life of Christ and the founding of his Church. This generous selection from the texts, which lie at the root of two thousand years of European civilization, ranges between the powerful sincerity of the Evangelists and the ecstatic vision of John's New Jerusalem.
Brief description:
Edward de Souza has narrated Don Quixote, The Canterbury Tales, The Island Race, The New Testament, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, and The Life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, among others. He has played leading roles in over a dozen West End plays and in several seasons with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford, at the Old Vic, and the National Theatre. His film credits include The Thirty-Nine Steps and The Spy Who Loved Me.
Review Quotes:
"The authorized version, an eighteenth-century edition based on the King James Bible, can be difficult for modern readers. The British narrators in this recording, however, breathe life into the ancient text. The Very Reverend Hugh Dickinson delivers all of Matthew and John, plus selections from Luke, in his Oxbridge accent, while Williams' presentation of Revelation is superbly chilling. De Souza is excellent in his handling of a well-chosen selection from Paul's epistles, and Kerrigan's expressive reading of the Acts of the Apostles demonstrates his comfort with the rhythm of the language. This fine package also benefits from smart editing--there's virtually no repetition in the selections from the gospels--and from informative liner notes that provide useful context."
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