The Word of Promise Dramatized Audio Bible -- Free Online Version

The Word of Promise is an award-winning dramatized audio Bible that is available free online. The free version results from a partnership between The Word of Promise producer Carl Amari and The Christian Post, an independent evangelical news publication.

The Word of Promise is hosted online at The Christian Post: NKJV Audio Bible. Listeners can hear high-quality dramatic performances while reading the words of Scripture for themselves. The online audio Bible uses the text of the New King James Version. A search tool allows users to search the Bible for a specific verse, passage, or keyword.

Amari, who founded the Falcon Picture Group, chose to produce an audio Bible instead of a film for two major reasons. First, he wanted to create a way for families to spend more time together, much like families of the 1940s and 1950s gathered around the dinner table to listen to their favorite radio dramas.

Second, and more importantly, Amari wanted a Bible that would help people understand God's word better than ever before. The Word of Promise enables listeners to interact with Scripture in a whole new way, one that is fresh and exciting.

According to publisher Thomas Nelson, "this world-class production creates a dramatic audio theater experience that makes you feel like you’re really there with Jesus and His disciples."

While single-reader Bibles can be excellent resources for students of God's Word, they often lack sound quality and enthusiasm. Amari opted for a dramatized reading because sound effects and dramatic performances are powerful and engaging. The listener's imagination is boundless.

The Word of Promise production involved more than 600 actors. Michael York is the Bible's narrator. The voice actors include Jim Caviezel, Gary Sinise, Richard Dreyfuss, Marisa Tomei, Jason Alexander, Stacy Keach, Max von Sydow, and Lou Gossett, Jr.

The Word of Promise features cutting-edge audio technology, sound effects and an original musical score by Italian composer Stefano Mainetti.

The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association named The Word of Promise the 2008 "Christian Book of the Year." It is a recipient of numerous other awards, including three Audie Awards, three gold Millennium Awards, and three Communicator Awards.

The Word Of Promise features an all-star cast of actors. Many are Academy Award and Golden Globe winners.

Narrated by Michael York, the dramatic Bible features Jim Caviezel as Jesus -- a reprisal of his powerful role in Mel Gibson's 2004 film, The Passion of the Christ.

The Bible dramatizations showcase several other talents: Max von Sydow as Noah, Richard Dreyfuss as Moses, Gary Sinise as David, Jason Alexander as Joseph, Marisa Tomei as Mary Magdalene, Lou Gossett, Jr., as John, and Stacy Keach as Paul.

Other well-known performers worked on the project: Lou Diamond Philips, John Heard, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Luke Perry, John Schneider, Ernie Hudson, Rebecca St. James, Chris McDonald, and Michael W. Smith. Veteran actor Terence Stamp lends his vocal talents as the voice of God.

JoBe Cerny directed The Word of Promise performances. Italian composer Stefano Mainetti composed the original score. Carl Amari produced the audio Bible, and Raymond Arroyo served as co-producer.

The Christian Post characterizes itself as "an independent, pan-denominational Christian media company." The company strives to provide timely, up-to-date news to the Christian public.

The Christian Post covers national news, global news and current events that affect church leaders, ministries, missions, schools, businesses, and the Christian public. News topics are related to America, world events, the church, ministries, missions, education, society, culture, business, lifestyle, and commentary of interest to Christians.

Based in Washington, DC, The Christian Post launched in July 2000 with a vision to deliver news, information and commentary to Christians of all denominations. The media company does not promote (or demote) any particular Christian denomination or congregation.

The Christian Post is a member of the Evangelical Press Association and the National Association of Evangelicals. It also has a partnership with World Evangelical Alliance.

• The Christian Post. (n.d.). NKJV Audio Bible. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
• The Word of Promise. (n.d.). "Meet The Cast." The Word Of Promise. Retrieved November 30, 2010.
• Vu, Michelle A. (2010, November 19). "Interview: 'Word Of Promise' Producer On CP Partnership, Free Version." The Christian Post. Retrieved November 30, 2010.
• Vu, Michelle A. (2010, November 18). “Movie-Quality Audio Bible Now Online For Free.” The Christian Post. Retrieved November 30, 2010.

Copyright © 2010. Annette R. Smith. All rights reserved.

Published: November 30, 2012 / Modified: March 8, 2012