The Old Testament of the New American Standard Audio Bible

By: Made for Success Inc.

Narrated by: Dale McConachie

The New American Standard Bible is one of the most accurate translations of the scriptures. Let professional voice artist Dale McConachie, narrator of over 100 audiobooks, take you on a journey through the Old Testament, where you will discover the relationship between God and the nation of Israel. The Pentateuch deals with the creation of Israel and God establishing a covenant relationship with Israel. The historical books record Israel’s history, its victories and successes, and its defeats and failures. The poetic books give us a more intimate look at God’s relationship with Israel and his passion for Israel to worship and obey him. The prophetic books are God’s call to Israel to repent from its idolatry and unfaithfulness and to return to a relationship of obedience and spiritual fidelity.

Perhaps a better title would be the First Testament. The word old tends to give the idea that the Old Testament is not relevant. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Dale’s goal in this recording was to make a simple but reverent audio copy of God’s Word that you can take with you everywhere you go - while you commute, in the kitchen, or at the gym. You can easily access any chapter of the Old Testament at any time.

©1995 the Lockman Foundation (P)2013 Made For Success, Inc.

Content is wonderful. Hard to navigate

Is there anything you would change about this book?

The chapter breaks are not according to Bible's structure, and are not documented in any way. It was very difficult to find specific books.

What about Dale McConachie’s performance did you like?

Solid, respectful reading

Here’s a chapter list

Genesis 1-8
Exodus 9-15
Leviticus 16-20
Numbers 21-27
Deuteronomy 28-32
Joshua 33-36
Judges 37-40
Ruth 41
1 Samuel 42-46
2 Samuel 47-51
1 Kings 52-56
2 Kings 57-61
1 Chronicles 62-66
2 Chronicles 67-72
Ezra 73-74
Nehemiah 75-77
Esther 78-79
Job 80-83
Psalms 84-92
Proverbs 93-96
Ecclesiastes 97-98
Song of Songs 99
Isaiah 100-107
Jeremiah 108-116
Lamentations 117
Ezekiel 118-125
Daniel 126-128
Hosea 129-130
Joel 131
Amos 132
Obadiah 133
Jonah 134
Micah 135
Nahum 136
Habakkuk 137
Zephaniah 138
Haggai 139
Zechariah 140-141
Malachi 142

For my Catholic brothers the books of Tobit. Judith, Maccabees, Wisdom, Sirach, and Baruch are not included in this version of the Old Testament.

Well done! Thank you! So glad to have this handy!

Would you listen to The Old Testament of the New American Standard Audio Bible again? Why?

Yes I Do listen to it over and over!

What other book might you compare The Old Testament of the New American Standard Audio Bible to and why?

The New Testament of this series - very fine followup and companion

Have you listened to any of Dale McConachie’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes - the New Testament

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It's the bible - it evokes the range of emotions.

Any additional comments?

YES>>>>>>>PLEASE UPGRADE THE TECH SO I AN FIND CHAPTER AND VERSE EASILY

I bookmarked each chapter myself as I listened

good narration. I listened most of the time but I also read and listened. while I did so I book marked. every book and chapter was noted so I can go back to certain chapters as I need to. I didn't mind. I will be coming back to listen as I need to many many more times.

difficult to search for a specific book

What disappointed you about The Old Testament of the New American Standard Audio Bible?

The bible is broken into different chapters without titles. Some of the books of the bible are more than one chapter, so although they are in order it the numbers are not the same as the order of the books. It is there for not good to look up something in particular but if you want to listen to the Bible, as it is read straight through, it is fine.

Hard to find specific Books/Chapters

As others have said, it is difficult to find a specific place you want. In addition, some of the Chapters have been omitted. When I came across this I quit reading/listening and applied for a refund. I will also apply for a refund for the New Testament.

Not searchable

This Bible would be better if searchable or at least have a table of contents.

Great Quality Poor Navigation

Great narrator but Very difficult to navigate in this bible with no designation of the chapters or verse

seriously disappointed

Still not happy. There are no chapter titles. I just want to know where and what chapter is the Sirach.

chapter headings are terrible, not clear at all

the books of the Old Testament are not clearly labeled and finding a book isnow impossible. terrible!