George Vafiadis has narrated 5 audiobooks on Listento.it by 3 authors. The most-rated is Gospel According to St. John.
King James Version Holy Bible - The Psalms
Summary
Explore the major work of poetry of the Bible with this unabridged presentation of The Book of Psalms in the King James Version translation. The Book of Psalms is the longest book of the Bible and contains 150 Psalms. Psalms were songs written as expressions of praise, declarations of emotions, laments of sorrow or guilt, celebrations of events, and more. The Psalms were written by many authors, and many of them are attributed to King David. Whether he did write them is still debated by scholars, but many of the Psalms reference moments in his life and kingship. While the Psalms were originally written as songs to be played with music, the lyrics themselves are poetic and enjoyable in the written word. Some of the Psalms were even written using poetic devices such as repetition, rhyming, parallelism, acrostics, and more. The King James Version of the Bible is translated into the formal English of the 17th century, which remains a beautiful and formal translation used by many denominations to this day. These songs are used as prayers, meditations, and communal expressions of praise or emotions. They’re also used in Jewish worship as part of religious rituals and recitations.
Public Domain (P)2021 InAudio
Common Sense
Summary
"...well orated by reader George Vafiadis. The language and sentiment are not as outmoded as some listeners might expect and it definitely feels patriotic to hear again the fundamentals of America's beginnings." (Kliatt Magazine) George Washington wrote, "I find that Common Sense is working a powerful change there (Virginia) in the minds of many men." The passion of the patriot Thomas Paine comes straight on and one can better understand the forces that shaped this country. Thomas Paine was born in Thetford, England, in 1737. His father was a staymaker. Thomas worked as a tax collector and was let go for petitioning for higher pay. Benjamin Franklin encouraged him to emigrate to the United States in 1774, where he published a series of pamphlets called The American Crisis. In 1787 he went back to Europe and published political books that were publicly burned. He went to France and helped draft the French constitution. He was imprisoned for a year before coming back to the United States. He died in 1809.
Public Domain (P)2000 InAudio
King James Version Holy Bible - The Letters of Paul
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The Apostle Paul is one of the prominent authors of the New Testament, with 13 of its 27 chapters being letters written by him to churches throughout the world. These letters are foundational to many Christian denominations, as they are instructional for how groups of Christians ought to believe and behave. In addition to being instructional, the letters of Paul are a fascinating look at the ethics and ideals of early organized Christian religious sects. Written between 50-60 AD, these were some of the earliest Christian documents following the death of Jesus. The 13 letters of Paul included in this collection are: Romans 1 and 2 Corinthians Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians 1 and 2 Thessalonians 1 and 2 Timothy Titus Philemon Hebrews This audio is presented in the King James Version translation, written in 1611 and using the formal English vernacular of the age. This translation is regarded as one of the best English translations from Paul’s original Greek manuscripts.
Public Domain (P)2021 InAudio
King James Version Holy Bible - The Gospels
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In the Bible, the first four books of the New Testament are known as the Gospels. These four books tell the story of the beginnings of Christianity, from the birth of Jesus to his death and resurrection. Each gospel is told from a slightly different perspective, though many stories and events are illustrated in multiple books. Matthew - The first of the four gospels was written between 80 and 90 A.D., and gives accounts of the major events of Jesus’s life from birth, through his young life and early ministry, to his death, resurrection, and commissioning of people to spread word of his life throughout the world. Out of the four gospels, Matthew has the most references to Old Testament prophecy fulfillment. Mark - Mark was written near 70 A.D., and was likely the first written of the four. This gospel begins in the middle of Jesus’ life, telling of his ministry from his baptism through the discovery of his tomb being empty after his death. Unlike other gospels, Mark focuses less on the before and after of Jesus’ life, and more on his teachings and ministry. Luke - The longest of the four gospels, Luke was written between 80 - 110 A.D. and covers many similar events to the preceding two. Like Matthew, Luke begins with the birth of Jesus and extends through his resurrection and ascension. Luke is often considered the most elegantly written of the four. John - The final gospel was written between 90 - 110 A.D., and was largely written to be evidence of the divine identity of Jesus. Going back through Old Testament signs and Jewish teachings, the gospel of John is structured to provide both historical context and a record of Jesus’ life and ministry. This collection is presented in the King James Version translation, one of the most accurate, formal, and traditional translations of the New Testament.
Public Domain (P)2021 InAudio
Gospel According to St. John
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"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." Thus begins the most poetic and spiritual of the Holy Gospels. InAudio presents a warm and intimate reading.
Public Domain (P)2004 InAudio