Johnny Cash Reading the Complete New Testament

NKJV Audio Bible

By: Thomas Nelson

Narrated by: Johnny Cash

“I wear the black for those who've never read or listened to the words that Jesus said.” - Johnny Cash

Listen to one of the most distinctive voices of our time read the most important story of all time in this audio edition of the New Testament. After 20 years of encouragement from his mother, music legend Johnny Cash recorded his reading of the New Testament in 1990. “I also did it with a great deal of joy, because I love the Word." Filled with reverence, respect, and awe, Cash’s rendition of the NKJV will deepen your joy and invite you to share in his love for the Word.

The Best Audio NT Out There!

I've listened to just about every audio bible out there: Scourby, Johnston, Zorsky, Peck, McLean, and several others I can't even recall. Some were unlistenable from start. Others would start off fine and then, after a while, you realized that it was EATING YOUR BRAIN! I was about to give up on listening to audio bibles altogether when I stumbled on this one, where the Man in Black reads the NT. From the first moment I started listening, I knew I had finally found The One.

Cash reads the NT in a manner that engages you and draws you in. He sounds like he's talking *with* you, not *at* you; like he's talking to a close friend and not up on stage talking to strangers. I've only had this audio bible for a few weeks but I've already listed to it for dozens of hours (I hike a lot and listen to it while hiking).

The translation used is the NKJV, which is a good, faithful translation but lacks the "clang and flavour" of the KJV. Reading the NKJV is like drinking decaffeinated coffee-- same basic brew but lacks the punch and kick of the fully-caffeinated KJV. Nevertheless, this audio bible is an outstanding production.

This product is the NT only. For Psalms, Alex Jennings' rendition of the KJV Book of Psalms is incomparable.

Reverent, but needs index

I love this performance, but really wish there was a way to go to a particular chapter or book or verse. Has anyone out there done the work to index this?

The best BOOK ever written.

Very easy listening, Mr. Cash reads as though he is sitting in the front room reading a familiar book to his family. The best Bible narator I've listened to, his voice is rich and clear.

Inspiring Rendition

What made the experience of listening to Johnny Cash Reading the Complete New Testament the most enjoyable?

I listen to Johnny Cash read as I prepare breakfast and his oral interpretation gives my mind good food for thought each morning.

Him reading the bible was awesome

Johnny cash reading the bible made it a lot easier to listen to the reason I couldn't give it 5 stars for everything it I personally wish it was all of it.