WOW! I finally finished my journey through the Bible. It has been fascinating as I have put many things into perspective. I loved listening to this semi-dramatized, modernized language version of the scriptures. It gave me a unique perspective. I am sure I will listen to it over and over again as I work at understanding all that is there for me. Except for "Leviticus." I will never listen to it, or read it, again!! It is the worst book EVER. Not that all the rest of it is wonderful, because there are some really slooooooooww parts! But so much of it is so great, especially the New Testament.

It took almost 98 hours of listening, and some re-listening as it happens with audio books. It took me a long time to complete, but was very much worth it. I highly recommend this experience!

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I have finished the first five books of the old testament. I loved Genesis, of course, and also Exodus, but Leviticus??? Ugh! it is horrible. I liked a lot of Numbers, and totally loved Deuteronomy.

I have put a temporary halt on the Old Testament while I read a book called "America's Prophet." I thought it would be good to read it now since it is all about Moses and his story as told in the first five books, and how that story is symbolic of the early history of our nation. It is incredibly interesting and I am learning so much!

I am listening to this version of the Bible in audio form (I guess that is obvious). It is semi-dramatized. I wasn't sure if I would like it at first. but I am now a believer. It is fabulous, and makes this rather tough old book come alive. All but Leviticus. It would take a miracle for it to come alive!!!!! I think it should be taken out and given a proper burial.

********* As I continue my journey through the Bible, I am learning a lot about the book. In the Old Testament, there is so much genealogy, recitation of the many, many laws, warfare (out and out brutality) and repetition. I believe it is those aspects that make it so difficult to read. But the good stuff is really good. I am now on Chronicles II, which is a repetition of the story of Solomon and the building of the temple. I am learning that there are a number of stories in the O.T. that don't get discussed on a regular basis. Some are quite interesting, and some not so much. Still I enjoy listening. I love the semi-dramatized nature of this version, complete with some very subtle but appropriate music underlying the text. It has a feeling of longing to it, and sounds like it could be Hebrew. II Chronicles starts on p. 587 of my standard King James version, out of 1184 pages in the Old Testament, so I am really close to half-way through this part.

I am listening to the Psalms - will finish them tomorrow. They are a little tedious to try to follow all at once. It would be nice to hear a few each day. However, they set a fabulous ambiance, especially for the Sabbath.

************* Finished the Old Testament. Let's face it, so much of the Old Testament is downright boring. But the good parts are riveting! I found so much to love in the last books of this Book of Books. I love listening to the poetic quality of parts of Ezekial, Daniel, and of many of the smaller books. Some of the best scriptures ever written make their appearances near the end of the OT in these "lesser prophets." I am loving this experience.