King James Bible

About King James Bible

As part of the 400th anniversary celebrations of the King James Bible, an ensemble of leading National Theatre actors, directed by Nicholas Hytner, James Dacre and Polly Findlay, read twelve extracts from the Book that changed the world. This podcast collection features each of those readings and a live recording of the talk Melvyn Bragg gave looking at the radical impact of The King James Bible over the last 400 years. These audio recordings of the National’s King James Bible readings were made possible thanks to the generous support of Allchurches Trust Limited. Sound design by Yvonne Gilbert.

Publisher

National Theatre

Category

arts · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Dec 2011

Latest episode

25 Jun 2012

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Jun 2012

   Revelation

   Written in a time of persecution, the Revelation of John foresees the end of days. Cast includes Simon Russell Beale.

2. 

   14 May 2012

   The Gospel According to John

   The latest gospel – John’s – celebrates the mystery of the incarnation. Read by Mark Bazeley, Alex Jennings, Nick Sampson, Andrew Scott and Stephanie Street.

3. 

   13 Mar 2012

   The Tongues Of Men and Angels

   The Acts and Letters of Peter and Paul shape the foundation of the Church. Cast includes Peter McDonald & Geoffrey Streatfeild.

4. 

   16 Feb 2012

   The Gospel According to Luke

   The Gospel According to Luke: Luke dwells on some of the most human moments in the life of Jesus. Cast includes Charlotte Emmerson, Mark Gatiss, Stuart McQuarrie & Paul Ready.

5. 

   16 Feb 2012

   The Gospel According to Matthew

   The Gospel According to Matthew: The most influential of the gospels in English, Matthew dramatizes the coming of the kingdom of heaven. Cast includes Stephen Campbell Moore, Kenneth Cranham, Deborah Findlay & Gerald Kyd.

6. 

   7 Feb 2012

   The Gospel According to Mark

   The Gospel According to Mark: The earliest gospel – Mark’s – is the shortest and most direct telling of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Read by Gwilym Lee, Elliot Levey, Ferdinand Kingsley and Patricia Routledge.

7. 

   12 Jan 2012

   The People that Walked in Darkness

   As Israel faces disaster, Isaiah foretells the future.

8. 

   22 Dec 2011

   Where Shall Wisdom Be Found?

   As the world falls apart around them, Ecclesiastes the Preacher and Job seek for meaning in catastrophe.

9. 

   15 Dec 2011

   Psalms of David and Song of Solomon

   The lyrics that have inspired some of the most evocative and sensual translations in English.

10. 

    9 Dec 2011

    The Line of David

    The boy David defeats a giant and unifies a kingdom. His son Solomon builds the temple in Jerusalem.

11. 

    9 Dec 2011

    Let My People Go

    Moses and his people escape slavery in Egypt in search of the Promised Land.

12. 

    9 Dec 2011

    In The Beginning

    From the Creation of the World to Joseph and his brothers in Egypt

13. 

    5 Dec 2011

    Melvyn Bragg on The Book of Books

    The broadcaster and author looks at the radical impact of The King James Bible over the last 400 years.

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