The Gospel as Revealed to Me: Volume 1

By: Maria Valtorta

Narrated by: Father Peter Bowes

The Gospel as Revealed to Me (formerly "The Poem of the Man-God") is the title of the new edition of Maria Valtorta's main work. The new English edition is similar to the original Italian both for the title and for the subdivision in 10 volumes.

It narrates the birth and childhood of the Virgin Mary and her Son, Jesus; the three years of Jesus' public life, forming the largest section; his passion, death, resurrection, and ascension; the beginnings of the Church; and the assumption of Mary.

In lofty literary style, the work describes landscapes, environments, people, and events with the vividness of graphic depiction. It presents characters and situations with introspective insight and sets forth moments of joy or drama with the feeling of someone really taking part in them. It provides information on the characteristics of settings, customs, rites, and cultures with convincing detail.

By way of a gripping account of the Redeemer's earthly life, especially through discourse and dialogue, the work sheds light upon the whole doctrine of Christianity in keeping with Catholic orthodoxy.

©2012, 2014 Centro Editoriale Valtortiano srl. (P)2017 Ruach Center Inc.

Rich

The gosple comes alive throughout this book. The combination of Jesus's words and the narrator's voice are like a caress to my heart.

Moving and beautifully read

Wow! This book is unlike like anything I’ve ever read. Listening to it, felt like being right with with Jesus and Mary, the Apostles, and the people that they taught and healed, as it happened. The narration was beautiful.

Immersion in the life of Jesus

The narrator has such a soothing voice as I imagine Jesus must have had love listening to it.

Moving rendition of the hidden life of Christ

A book of this type is difficult reading and even more difficult to critique. The words of a mystic should always be taken with consideration that they are an interpretation of what was revealed to the mystic, and should not be taken directly as if those same words were given directly to the reader by God. However, they can still be uplifting and good for the soul when taken as the revelation given to the person whom it was revealed.

Listening to this was, for me, like visiting with Christ himself. I've been moved and uplifted by these words.

The narrator did a good job of reading a book that was written as a collection of journal entries. There are some spots that were probably intended to be edited out of the recording but overall the narrator was good also.

The Early Life of MARY, OUR MOTHER

This entire series was exciting, reading after going to Medjorgia. Five books, the Bible with the area and scenes from his teachings. The first book, tells the early life of Mary. The early life of Jesus and how and why He picked the Apostles. I wish the reader would Express his voice more to whats being seen in the vision of Maria Valtorta, A Mystic. Love listening, before I go to sleep. This is a time to hear about the lives of Jesus and Mary.

Thank God, thank you Lord!!

I read the book 20 some years ago because I read that the Blessed Mother in Medjugorje had recommend the Maria Valtorta’s Poem of the Man God. I wanted to read them again but never got around to it. When I realized that they are in audible, I was overjoyed. I listen commuting in trains and walking, feels like Jesus is talking to me directly and personally.

Blessed

My prayer life has grown and developed since listening to this book. I had the hardback long ago but now they are hard to find. And expensive. I’m overjoyed to discover them here. Thank you for offering this work. Thank you for bringing me closer to Mary, to Jesus, and to God.

Wonderful Read!

Literally, it's full of wonder. Fr Leon of Medjugorje recommended this, saying Mary recommended it in an apparition. That made me curious. Having heard it, I see the fruit of learning more about Jesus, his family, and his approach to people. I'm grateful for the lessons in this series of events. The hard part to accept, for me, is that the visionary saw Jesus as blond. It seems unlikely for a Jewish man, though looks are not important. His nature is revealed in this collection of visions and I'm grateful.

Inspirational, but not perfect

Keep in mind that this work, while inspiring, contains a number of practical and theological errors. The performance itself I found calm and soothing, perhaps a bit monotone.

Beautiful!!!!

I am listening to all the books a second time. I feel closer to God when I listen to them. He is teaching me.