Religion audiobooks
1 Kings - Abridged
By: Christopher Glyn
Narrated by: Christopher Glyn
Length: 2 hours 32 minutes
Abridged: Yes
The first book of Kings recounts the lives of the kings of Israel and Judea over a period of 400 years after the death of King David. His son, Solomon, features heavily in these chapters, first to show God's generous blessings to a faithful king and, later, as an example of the consequences of turning away from God. This book also details the... Read more
View audiobook2 Kings - Abridged
By: Christopher Glyn
Narrated by: Christopher Glyn
Length: 2 hours 21 minutes
Abridged: Yes
The second book in the series traditionally referred to as "Kings" in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament is the Second Book of Kings. It continues the narrative begun in the First Book of Kings, detailing the history of the Israelite monarchs from the decline and fall of the kingdom of Israel in the north to the eventual exile of... Read more
View audiobookReligionsphilosophie (1) - Abridged
By: Josef Schmidt
Narrated by: Josef Schmidt
Length: 1 hour 6 minutes
Abridged: Yes
Gibt es fรผr uns einen Bezug zum Ewigen, Gรถttlichen, so dass die Welt nicht einfach "alles" ist? Haben wir eine letzte Orientierung, einen letzten Halt? Die Antwort der Religion ist die, dass wir aus einem uns tragenden, aber auch uns beanspruchenden Sinngrund leben, in dem wir Halt und Orientierung finden und fรผr den der Name "Gott" steht. Seit... Read more
View audiobookStages of Meditation - Abridged
By: Dalai Lama
Narrated by: Ken McLeod
Length: TBA
Abridged: Yes
Stages of Meditation is a commentary by the Dalai Lama on a rare text by ninth-century Indian Buddhist scholar Kamalashila that was written in Tibet to correct some Chinese misinterpretations of Buddhism that were influential at the time. Khamalashila's short work is not widely known today, but according to the Dalai Lama, it is a most... Read more
View audiobook2 Chronicles - Abridged
By: Christopher Glyn
Narrated by: Christopher Glyn
Length: 2 hours 41 minutes
Abridged: Yes
Similar to 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles is the history of the Israelites retold from the perspective of the prophet Ezra. This book begins with the reign of King Solomon and the subsequent division of Israel into the northern and southern tribes. The latter, who were led by King Solomon's son, Rehoboam, and their continued waywardness, are the... Read more
View audiobookEzra - Abridged
By: Christopher Glyn
Narrated by: Christopher Glyn
Length: 47 minutes
Abridged: Yes
The **Book of Ezra** tells the inspiring story of the Jewish people's return to Jerusalem after their exile in Babylon. It chronicles the rebuilding of the temple under the leadership of Ezra, a priest and scribe dedicated to restoring the spiritual and religious identity of his people. As he guides the community through the challenges of... Read more
View audiobookNehemiah - Abridged
By: Christopher Glyn
Narrated by: Christopher Glyn
Length: 1 hour 8 minutes
Abridged: Yes
The Book of Nehemiah, one of the history books of the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, continues the story of Israel's return from Babylonian exile and the efforts to rebuild and restore Jerusalem, both physically and spiritually. Traditionally attributed to Nehemiah himself, the book is essentially a first-person account of his role in the... Read more
View audiobookEsther - Abridged
By: Christopher Glyn
Narrated by: Christopher Glyn
Length: 34 minutes
Abridged: Yes
The story of Esther takes place in Persia after a number of Jews had been allowed to return home to Jerusalem. A young Jewish girl attains the position of queen of Persia and must save her people from those who wished to destroy them. It is a tale of bravery and faith in the midst of dangerous circumstances and above all shows God's miraculous... Read more
View audiobookJob - Abridged
By: Christopher Glyn
Narrated by: Christopher Glyn
Length: 42 minutes
Abridged: Yes
The Book of Job is one of the most profound and influential writings in the Hebrew Bible, part of the Ketuvim, or Writings. It delves into themes of suffering, justice, and the nature of God through the story of its central character, Job, a prosperous and righteous man whose life is suddenly turned upside down. The narrative begins with a... Read more
View audiobookA Lady of Hidden Intent - Abridged
By: Tracie Peterson
Narrated by: Aimee Lilly
Length: 5 hours 26 minutes
Abridged: Yes
He believes them to be strangers... The door opened suddenly, and there she was. Carter forgot what he was saying and simply stared at the vision before him. Hang his imagination; this woman was far more intriguing in the flesh... Yet she knows the truth... Catherine found she couldn't look away, he was so very handsome. His face had a rather... Read more
View audiobookProverbs - Abridged
By: Christopher Glyn
Narrated by: Christopher Glyn
Length: 1 hour 47 minutes
Abridged: Yes
The Book of Proverbs is a collection of sayings and instructions in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament, attributed primarily to King Solomon and other wise figures. It is part of the Ketuvim (Writings) in the Jewish Tanakh and is classified as Wisdom Literature in the Christian canon. The book's primary purpose is to teach wisdom,... Read more
View audiobookSeven Cats and the Art of Livin - Abridged
By: Jo Coudert
Narrated by: Sandra Burr
Length: 2 hours 44 minutes
Abridged: Yes
Jo Coudert didn't start out with seven cats. She began with just one, Kate, a gorgeous tortoiseshell Persian who knew exactly who she was - the apple of her mistress' eye. But as Jo, a New Yorker, began spending weekends and eventually all her time at GoWell, a small house in rural New Jersey, she began to acquire cats - or more accurately,... Read more
View audiobookEcclesiastes - Abridged
By: Christopher Glyn
Narrated by: Christopher Glyn
Length: 40 minutes
Abridged: Yes
Written by King Solomon at the end of his reign, Ecclesiastes contains honest thoughts and reflections on his experiences as king of Israel. Although he was blessed with great wisdom, wealth and power, the tone of this book is one of regret as he reveals his shortcomings as king and his disobedience towards God. This book is filled with relevant... Read more
View audiobookSong Of Solomon - Abridged
By: Christopher Glyn
Narrated by: Christopher Glyn
Length: 20 minutes
Abridged: Yes
The Song of Solomon, also known as the Song of Songs, is a unique book in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament that stands apart for its lyrical beauty and depth, celebrating the joy and intimacy of romantic love. Attributed to King Solomon, renowned for his wisdom and attributed authorship of several biblical works, this collection... Read more
View audiobookSong of Solomon - Abridged
By: Christopher Glyn
Narrated by: Christopher Glyn
Length: 20 minutes
Abridged: Yes
ChatGPT The Song of Solomon, also known as the Song of Songs, is a unique book in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament that stands apart for its lyrical beauty and depth, celebrating the joy and intimacy of romantic love. Attributed to King Solomon, renowned for his wisdom and attributed authorship of several biblical works, this... Read more
View audiobookIsaiah - Abridged
By: Christopher Glyn
Narrated by: Christopher Glyn
Length: 4 hours 9 minutes
Abridged: Yes
The Book of Isaiah is a cornerstone of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament, comprising 66 chapters that blend prophecy, poetry, and narrative to deliver a powerful message of judgment, consolation, and hope. Traditionally attributed to the prophet Isaiah, his ministry spanned the 8th century BCE in the Kingdom of Judah, during a... Read more
View audiobookThe Dalai Lama in America:Cultivating Compassion - Abridged
By: His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Narrated by: His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Length: 3 hours 32 minutes
Abridged: Yes
The Tibet Center and Gere Foundation present one of the world's great spiritual leaders and author of The New York Times bestsellers An Open Heart and The Art of Happiness.
In Cultivating Compassion, The Dalai Lama explores the three levels of understanding. Understanding derived through listening or study, understanding derived through... Read more
24. Jeremiah - Abridged
By: Christopher Glyn
Narrated by: Christopher Glyn
Length: 3 hours 45 minutes
Abridged: Yes
The book of Jeremiah was written during the end of the reign of kings and the subsequent capture of the Judeans by Babylon. Jeremiah prophesies the judgment to come for the Jewish people, who had strayed from God, and laments their stubborn unwillingness to repent. Although this book contains prophecies of destruction and retribution, the... Read more
View audiobookLamentations - Abridged
By: Christopher Glyn
Narrated by: Christopher Glyn
Length: 22 minutes
Abridged: Yes
The Book of Lamentations is a profound collection of poetic laments, traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah, mourning the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple by the Babylonians in 586 BCE, as well as the subsequent suffering and exile of the Jewish people. Positioned in the Ketuvim (Writings) section of the Hebrew Bible and the Old... Read more
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