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Anyone Interested in a Book Club style thread wherein we listen and comment on David Suchet's reading of the NIV Bible?
8/19/2024 | David Suchet, vanity

Posted on 08/19/2024 5:26:26 PM PDT by ransomnote

FReeper RedRyder_90 had an idea for a book club style thread on FR after we listened to several of the David Suchet Bible readings. I think it's a great idea. If no one else is interested, she and I will share our comments.
I understand that threads discussion religion, or in this case, the version of the Bible read (NIV), can become wild west style bar brawls.
So I would preface my comments by suggesting that the thread be a religion thread in which brawls have to be taken outside it.
I see James Earl Jones reads the KJV - perhaps that could be another companion thread, or perhaps....*looks around as if inviting doom* those reading selections from either version might share a thread. *looks around for those preparing to throw a barstool*
Seriously, I have zero interest in arguing over....anything regarding this book-club Bible reading. My focus is spiritual. Perhaps a separate thread from the Bible book club thread, wherein chairs can be thrown could be made? Those who wish to debate translations etc. could focus on that thread. We could post an image of Roman Gladiators to help readers know if they're on the right thread?
Those who don't want to listen could read along in their own Bible and comment, if so inclined.
Personally, I was very impressed with the first in the series of actor David Suchet's Bible readings (The Holy Book of St. John on RUMBLE) because he portrayed the emotions of those in the Bible to such an extent I felt as if I were there among the crowd hearing the apostles.
I think the rest in Suchet's series are audio only. He reads the entire Bible.
There are various sources for those interested in David Suchet's readings.
Bible Gateway: I discovered that Bible Gateway has many spoken translations, including David Suchet's. I don't know at a glance how to select the passage. I did start with Genesis and was pleased it automatically continued to the next chapter without my intervention.
https://www.Biblegateway.com/audio/suchet/nivuk/Gen.1
Rumble: I see some of Suchet's Bible readings on Rumble but I haven't found a tidy collection of them - they are spread out, hosted by various RUMBLE channels. But perhaps we could find the links needed for the whole collection on Rumble?
Audible: I came across a nice article about the David Suchet readings on the following website.
https://theimaginativeconservative.org/2022/05/listening-Bible-david-suchet-michael-de-sapio.html
Writer Michael de Sapio writes:
Mr. Suchet’s complete recording of the Bible is available as an audio download; you can also obtain separately such parts of the Bible as the New Testament, the Poetry Books, or the Epistles. Mr. Suchet reads the New International Version, a translation which he admits will not please everyone. (At least it’s better than a 1970s paraphrase Bible I once owned. “Judge not lest ye be judged” was rendered as “Go easy on others.”)
I don't know what it's like to use Audible so this is not a recommendation. It's an option for those who either know what they are doing, or are in fact, willing to venture into the unknown.
For those who already have an Audible Account (via Amazon), David Suchet's entire Bible reading collection is available to members for '1 credit' or about $18. Clicking de Sapio's link shows that Audible is running a promotion to the end of the month (August 2024) wherein a person without an audible account could, if they so choose, pay $1 per month for each of the first 3 months of membership, cancel anytime, and then buy Suchet's collected Bible readings with '1 credit'. I don't recommend what I have not used; proceed at your own risk (or sense of adventure).
YOUTUBE: The most common, free source of David Suchet's Bible readings is Youtube. However it pays to know what YOUTUBE's security risks are these days - YOUTUBE is owned by Google and at present, just clicking on a YOUTUBE link launches spyware onto your machine that can't be removed other than by re-installing your operating system. I guess we should expect this from Google in an election year? When you click on a YOUTUBE link, the spyware grabs passwords from all tabs open in your browser.
A Freeper posted about the issue and I am thinking I should go through that thread and make a 'users guide' style set of instructions in a stand alone thread which explain how to prevent this maurading raid on your privacy. If you've already been infected then those instructions won't help unless you also re-install your operating system.
Google is virtually everywhere, and websites like gmail, which it also owns, seem to have the same problem. Google did this before a few years ago (anyone know if it was an election year?) and was shamed out of it. It's probably had every password I've ever had for years. But, the Google 'problem' is back as of the date of the FReeper's thread.
Google is at it again, new YouTube security threat
 
08/04/2024 12:35:56 PM PDT · by Openurmind · 98 replies
8/4/24 | Member
I can make a thread of instructions on how to clear the cache and then use the command line to clear temp files as the thread geeks describe. (SHOUT OUT TO THREAD GEEKS. WE LUV YUZE GUYS). I dare not even attempt the task of a 'user friendly' re-installation of operating system software (I'm NOT WORTHY!).
So you can work with Google, but that source is not going to be for everyone.
If anyone has any insights, or interest in participating, please contribute. I've never done this before so anyone who has ever lead this kind of shared reading/listening experience online - please speak up, possibly even volunteer (oops...I just said the quiet part out loud!!!)
It might be nice if there's a separate KJV reading thread moving at the same reading pace as an NIV thread - we could tour both as we complete selections. Just sayin' I seek a flame-free experience.


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1 posted on 08/19/2024 5:26:26 PM PDT by ransomnote
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To: ransomnote

Great idea. See my homepage.

I listen to it every night.


2 posted on 08/19/2024 5:34:13 PM PDT by RoosterRedux (Thinking is difficult. That’s why people prefer to just accept an ideology.)
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To: ransomnote

NIV.

Not Inspired Version.


3 posted on 08/19/2024 5:36:01 PM PDT by BereanBrain
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To: ransomnote

+1


4 posted on 08/19/2024 5:37:41 PM PDT by aMorePerfectUnion (🦅 MAGADONIAN ⚔️ )
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To: ransomnote

Am I able to set 60 minutes timer on rumble.com?

Does rumble.com have fees or ads?


5 posted on 08/19/2024 5:39:54 PM PDT by Chickensoup
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To: ransomnote

Would this be every day, and is there a time?


6 posted on 08/19/2024 5:42:31 PM PDT by Indy Pendance (Jesus can't here soon enough!)
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To: Chickensoup

 

In the General/Chat forum, on a thread titled Anyone Interested in a Book Club style thread wherein we listen and comment on David Suchet's reading of the NIV Bible?, Chickensoup wrote:

Am I able to set 60 minutes timer on rumble.com?

Does rumble.com have fees or ads?

No fees. You might be able to set a timer on your computer (system setting 'go to sleep after 60 minutes') but not on Rumble.

I haven't seen advertisements in the videos I've watched, but apparently some channels do have them. Here's some info:

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=does+rumble+have+advertisement

 


7 posted on 08/19/2024 5:44:30 PM PDT by ransomnote (IN GOD WE TRUST)
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To: ransomnote

I think it would be of interest to throw Bible books up for discussion, one book at a time.


8 posted on 08/19/2024 5:45:41 PM PDT by Jonty30 (Genghis Khan did not have the most descendants. His father had more. )
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To: ransomnote

NIV and KJV both have “sons of Israel” in Deuteronomy 32:9. The KJV has a good excuse since it was before the Dead Sea Scroll discovery...the NIV not so much.


9 posted on 08/19/2024 5:46:05 PM PDT by AndyTheBear (Certified smarter than average for my species)
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To: Indy Pendance

I don’t know if peeps could keep up if we had daily reading sessions. But, I wait to receive input because I’m new to this. I’ll try to find an article or video ‘how to’ or more importantly, hope someone volunteers who’s done it before! :D

I know some peeps couldn’t make a set time but maybe we could have a hybrid experience wherein those who can, likely a changing group as life intrudes, meet at a time and everyone else can chime in when they get a chance?


10 posted on 08/19/2024 5:47:04 PM PDT by ransomnote (IN GOD WE TRUST)
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To: ransomnote

They’re such a gift. I’m not a fan of the gender-neutral pronouns (”man” becomes “people” or “persons”) but I’ve never found a better narration than his. Love ‘em.


11 posted on 08/19/2024 5:47:12 PM PDT by xoxox
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To: BereanBrain

Not a Perect World.


12 posted on 08/19/2024 5:47:47 PM PDT by xoxox
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To: ransomnote

I’d like to know if Laurence Fishburne has ever done a narration.


13 posted on 08/19/2024 5:48:48 PM PDT by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)
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To: ransomnote

I used to watch Pastor Arnold Murray back when he did chapter & verse of the Bible, with annotations, scriptural links, connotations of words within the various translations, etc.

I will have to definitely check out David Suchet (everyone’s favorite Poirot - Albert Finney if you’re listening you were great, too)


14 posted on 08/19/2024 5:52:17 PM PDT by P.O.E. (Pray for America.)
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To: ransomnote; Jonty30

I like Jonty30’s idea. One of my bibles has a study guide to read the bible in one year, with the entire bible listed (books, chapters, etc). I’m not using it. I’ll take a picture of it and post it. Perhaps that might be useful.


15 posted on 08/19/2024 5:53:16 PM PDT by Indy Pendance (Jesus can't here soon enough!)
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To: Jonty30
In the General/Chat forum, on a thread titled Anyone Interested in a Book Club style thread wherein we listen and comment on David Suchet's reading of the NIV Bible?, Jonty30 wrote:

I think it would be of interest to throw Bible books up for discussion, one book at a time.

That sounds good.

16 posted on 08/19/2024 5:54:53 PM PDT by ransomnote (IN GOD WE TRUST)
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To: ransomnote

Something similar is online.

Navigators Bible Reading Plan
https://www.navigators.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/navigators-bible-reading-plan.pdf


17 posted on 08/19/2024 5:54:57 PM PDT by Indy Pendance (Jesus can't here soon enough!)
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To: ransomnote

Thank you

I would use my phone


18 posted on 08/19/2024 5:55:38 PM PDT by Chickensoup
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To: ransomnote

I think NIV is what is used in the church we attend now. Presbyterian - PCA. I take my KJV and follow along. NIV seems dumbed down to me.


19 posted on 08/19/2024 5:58:11 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam (I'm voting for the convicted felon with the pierced ear. )
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To: ransomnote

No Ebonics Bible?/s

I prefer the KJV meself.


20 posted on 08/19/2024 6:03:15 PM PDT by dynachrome (Auslander Raus!)
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