First off, James Earl Jones reading the New Testament? Iconic. His voice is like melted butter on warm toast—smooth, rich, and oddly comforting. I fall asleep to it most nights, and honestly, it’s the closest I’ve felt to divine peace.
But here’s the thing: Jon Sherberg’s Old Testament narration is the real MVP. The way he nails those ancient names and locations? Chef’s kiss. It’s like he time-traveled to biblical times just to get the pronunciation right. Meanwhile, James Earl Jones sounds like he’s whispering secrets at a library. Still love him, though.
Now, the drama: my set was missing two discs—specifically the Book of Daniel. By the time I noticed, the return window had closed. Cue existential crisis. But even with the missing discs, Sherberg’s readings of Exodus and II Kings are so vivid, I can practically see Pharaoh’s chariots drowning in the Red Sea.
Pro tip: If you’re a stickler for accuracy, brace yourself. There are a few errors in the New Testament recordings. Not deal-breakers, but enough to make you side-eye your CD player.
Final verdict? The Old Testament CDs alone are worth the price. The New Testament is… fine. Like a lukewarm cup of tea. Would I buy it again? Probably, but only after triple-checking for missing discs.