The Audio Bible in the NASB is clear and accurate to the paper text. By combining hi tech audio reproductions features with the New American Standard Updated Edition (NASU), the goal of bringing the Word of God into everyday activities is finally achieved.

I love Mr. Stevens narration. Whenever I read the bible, I hear it in my mind with his voice. I listened to this everyday for about 2 years and I'm able to memorize the scriptures that start each CD.

very nice book, If I didnt read the real, I can trust and belive to this one :)))

very nice book, If I didnt read the real, I can trust and belive to this one :)))

I used this book for a report and I am purchasing it for my own library. Wonderful insights into the many characters of the OT.

If you think you've seen it all in bible commentaries, read this book.
Every chapter will make you say, "I never thought of that."
While the book doesn't give any direct practical advice on problems of
our day, it does offer much theoretical insight. For example, most of
the chapters on "Genesis" offer insights on strong
relationships, and the chapters on "Kings" offer insghts on
effective leadership.

An awesome literal approach to a biblical subject most biblical scholars won't touch...sex! Finally, someone who is willing to interpret the scriptures on the specifics on courtship, marriage and the sexual adjustments that occur between newly wedded couples. The epitome of romance...to hide such foundational truths of marriage in such a poetic form. Do your marriage a favor, read this book and learn how to enjoy your mate!

Most people probably aren't even aware of the content of one of the most interesting books of the Bible: The Song of Solomon. This book contains valuable details about true Biblical lovemaking. We have all heard of the supposed restrictive and oppressive limitations placed upon us by the Bible. Not so! Explore the rich and wonderful prose of beautiful lovemaking within the realm of the marriage. A most enlightening book!

This fascinating book will acquaint you with all the major biblical personalities so that you can pick out the ones you would like to know better and read about them in the Bible. This book is highly readable and will not intimidate the neophyte.

What makes this book special is it's elegant simplicity. It is an informative and educational reference book. Because of the way it is written it appeals not only to the scholar, but to the general public

Billy the Kid was neither the most romantic of western desperadoes nor a vicious killer. He was, for his time, a reasonably well-educated young cowboy who went to work for legitimate rancher/businessmen who were in conflict with agents and friends of a local and state government that were so incredibly corrupt that even Governor Lew Wallace couldn't save him. He wound up being 'outlawized' by an equally corrupt and sensationalistic press. Ironically, he was the only participant in the Lincoln County War who was sentenced (railroaded) to hang. Ever since the Kid was ambushed by Pat Garrett in 1881, historians, storytellers, and filmmakers have depended primarily on Pat Garrett's self-serving 'Authentic Life of Billy the Kid'. Jon Tuska, basing his work on documentary evidence, separates what is known of the facts from the fiction about Billy to produce the most accurate account of Billy and the Lincoln County War. He then turns to the standard legendary elements and shows wherein they differ from known facts. Tuska goes on to critique the standard histories, novels, and films that feature Billy. I consider this book to be the standard against which all other Billy the Kid materials are to be measured.

Ever since I moved within an hour and a half of Lincoln County, New Mexico, where that famous jail that imprisoned Billy the Kid before his escape is now a tourist attraction, I've been enveloped by stories of this legendary killer and romantic guy. Jon Tuska adds more research and investigation in this new book. For Billy the Kid enthusiasts who really want to know more about the legend, the book is probably the most important one I've read. Tuska explores the man's life and death, historical views and fiction based on his life. One of my favorite parts is his description of how he escaped detection by the law once when he went to a friend's house and woke them from their bed. He got in bed with them, and they covered him up with covers, then got back in bed as if they were alone. When the law questioned them, it appeared they were alone! Talk about a threesome!

But the best aspect of the book for historians and perhaps for Tuska's future books on Billy the Kid is his determination that to get the true story of what happened during the Lincoln County War, researchers need to focus more on the actions of Alexander A. McSween and Susan Hammer McSween and answering questions like, what happened to the Fritz inheritance money? What happened to John H. Turnstall's numerous high investments? Tuska's work suggests Susan McSween's financial success might have come from extortion from the Fritz and Turnstall estate.

Tuska's theories ring true, and make the reader want more. From his suggestions, the reader almost anticipates another book from Tuska exploring these issues. Readers should follow Tuska's career and future writings about Billy the Kidd.

This is a wonderful book for teachers to read aloud in the primary grades and probably higher. I happened to pick it up to read orally to my first graders, just to fill a few minutes, and my heart was captivated. Definitely, a special book about aging.

This book is magic for anyone who has an elderly neighbor. The simple, yet poignant illustrations take you from the happy times with Miss Lilly to her death. Though it deals with death, the book has a hopeful message at the end.

Have you ever read the last book of the Bible (known Traditionally as the Book of the Apocalypse) and wondered what all the symbolism means? Well, you need not wonder any longer as Rev. Fr. Kramer has unlocked many of the mysteries surrounding the symbolism through his extensive amount of studies.

It becomes frighteningly clear that we are living under these signs and that the Catholic Church holds the key to what lies ahead for the world. Don't waste another minute trying to figure out what the Four Horses, the Seven Trumpets, etc. mean. Fr. Kramer has done all the work for us already.

THE BOOK OF DESTINY. Fr. H.B. Kramer spent over 30 years compiling this fantastic and frightening interpretation of the Apocalypse, which he took from the writings of The Fathers of The Church. Read how Red Communism is the scourge of God on sinful nations; who was given the "keys" of Hell, who the sun, the moon and the stars are. Weep at the apostasy of Rome when she overthrows the Vatican-Papacy. Read of her awesome fate for becoming the "Great Harlot" Understand why one-third of the human race will die in the Third World War. Do the Fathers say what the mark of the Beast will be? What does the number 666 mean? When do Enoch and Elias enter the drama? WHEN - WHY do we lose the Sacrifice of the Mass? For priests and laity alike. A great spiritual gift for all. 520pp. PB. Imprimatur.

I have had the privilege of being one of Prof. Beal's students at Eckerd College. We used this book as one of our textbooks for a course on biblical literature. Beal is a true feminist and an excellent biblical interpreter. His findings in this book show that the gender issues and other prejudices that plague our modern day society have their roots thousands of years before us. By using the book of Esther as his main source, Beal shows that a biblical book is capable of holding just as much injustice as others hold justice. I would recommend this book to any feminist, or anyone interested in fighting prejudices of any kind.

Beal shows, in a sophisiticated and convincing way, that contemporary theories of gender and identity have there analogues in an ancient text. One will never read the book of Esther the same way again after reading this boook.

As a pastor who has just completed preaching through the 2nd half of the book of Isaiah (chaps. 40-66 ) I would emphatically endorse this commentary to anyone studying through Isaiah. The commentary is very practical and gives insights into the text that are profound in my opinion. Very readable and refreshing-here is an OT scholar that actually believes in the unity of Isaiah!

This commentary is by far more useable than either Young's 3 vol. set or Motyer's commentaries, both the TOTC and the IVP volume although these can be used as supplements to Oswalt.

Having just completed my study of the book of Isaiah, I have to say that I am a little shell-shocked. The depth and breadth of Isaiah's vision is breathtaking, and he is a master in communicating that vision. Much of this is evident even to a layperson like myself, but I cannot overstate the value of a commentary such as this to assist in grasping the extended themes of judgment of the faithless, redemption of the faithful, a promised Messiah, the incomparable faithfulness and glory of the living God, etc.. or how their historical significance has application to my life today.

I worked through two commentaries in my study - Edward Young's three volume set (the original NICOT offering) and Oswalt's two volume set. Without going too far into comparing them, I will say that I found Oswalt's volume to be considerably more accessible to the layperson while still impressively scholarly in tackling the textual controversies which are rife in Isaiah scholarship.

Oswalt's commentary lies in the evangelical tradition of Biblical scholarship, which means that he accepts the scriptural and traditional testimony of Isaianic authorship for the complete book, and also that his interpretation falls within the historical Christian paradigm.

He is generous in drawing from liberal and conservative studies together for interpretation of the text while at the same time very penetrating in his analysis and criticism of the a priori arguments raised by liberals in rejection of Isaiah's authorship of the whole book.

But I found most valuable the heightened vision of God and his glorious Messiah, along with the challenge to myself to seek to live a godly life before him which Oswalt has imparted to me through this commentary. I heartily recommend this commentary to all who want to understand the book of Isaiah, the Bible, and above all, their relationship God.