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NEW TESTAMENTS 

A 20-hour, 20-CD, diverse star-studded audio Bible production of The New Testament. This multi-voiced faithful rendering of the NKJV New Testament is presented in a compelling, dramatic audio theater format.

The arresting world-class audio production immerses listeners in the dramatic reality of the Scriptures as never before. Complete with an original music score by prolific Italian composer Stefano Mainetti ( Abba Pater ), contributions by Dove Award winners Michael W. Smith and Rebecca St. James, and movie quality sound effects that are woven together with compelling narration by Michael York, the Bible comes to life for a new generation. The post-production, sound design and Foley (sound effects) are produced, engineered and mixed at Cerny American Creative in Chicago-an award-winning post-production facility ranked in the Top 3 in the nation for sound design.

Set includes 20-CDs, a Behind-the-Scenes DVD, and "The Promise," an original song written for the project by Michael W. Smith.

The Stellar cast includes:

• Jim Caviezel (The Passion of the Christ, Déjà vu) as Jesus
• Michael York (Romeo & Juliet, Austin Powers) as the Narrator
• Academy Award winner Richard Dreyfuss (Mr. Holland's Opus, The Goodbye Girl) - Quotes from Moses
• Academy Award winner Marisa Tomei (My Cousin Vinny, What Women Want) as Mary Magdalene
• Golden Globe winner Stacy Keach (Prison Break, Hemingway) as Paul
• Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Lou Gossett, Jr (An Officer and a Gentleman, Roots) as John
• Terence Stamp (Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Superman II) as the Voice of God
• Kimberly Williams-Paisley (According to Jim, Father of the Bride)as Mary, Mother of Jesus
• Golden Globe and Tony Award nominee, Lou Diamond Phillips (La Bamba, Young Guns) as Mark
• John Heard (Prison Break, Home Alone) as Matthew
• Ernie Hudson (Miss Congeniality, Ghostbusters) as Peter
• TV Guide's TV's 25 Greatest Teen Idols honoree Luke Perry (Beverly Hills 90210, Jeremiah) as Judas & Stephen
• John Schneider (Smallville, Dukes of Hazzard) as James
• Chris McDonald (Happy Gilmore, Quiz Show) as Luke
• Michael W. Smith as Cleopas
• Rebecca St. James as Servant Girl

OLD TESTAMENTS

This faithful rendering of the New King James Version^® is presented in a compelling, dramatic audio theater format and features performances by Richard Dreyfuss as Moses, Gary Sinise as David, Jason Alexander as Joseph, Max von Sydow as Noah, Marcia Gay Harden as Esther, Stacy Keach as Job, Joan Allen as Deborah, and Jon Voight as Abraham.

The original music score by prolific Italian composer Stefano Mainetti (Abba Pater) and a feature film-quality sound design produced, engineered, and mixed at a post-production facility ranked in the top 3 in the nation are woven together with compelling narration by Michael York and the work of over 400 actors.

The set includes over 70 hours on 62 CDs. It also includes an interactive Bonus Features DVD with actor interviews, worship resources, and a fascinating look at how dramatic audio theater is produced.