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The book of Haggai is one of the minor prophets in the Christian Old Testament and Jewish Tanakh. It consists of two short chapters that entail Haggai's four prophecies and a message that urges the people of Jerusalem to rebuild their temple. Finally, the book gives predictions as to the downfall of kingdoms.... This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Zepheniah is the ninth of the 12 minor prophets in the Christian Old Testament and Jewish Tanakh. Zepheniah urges the people of Judah to repent when he sees how God will judge the nations. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Jonah details a narrative in which the central figure, Jonah, a prophet of the northern kingdom of Israel, tries to circumvent God's prophesy of destruction to Nineveh. Jonah discovered the futility of his actions after absconding on a boat; a storm leads to him getting swallowed by a fish and spat out on the shore where he began. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Joel is part of the Christian Old Testament and the Jewish Tanakh. The story laments over a plague of locusts and a severe drought that negatively impacted agriculture at the time. Joel regards the events as God's punishment for their sins and implores Judah to repent. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Nahum is the seventh book of the 12 minor prophets in the Christian Old Testament and Jewish Tanakh. Nearing the complete destruction of Nineveh, Nahum comforts his people by inspiring faith in God and saying that he will bring vengeance and wrath to those who have done wrong, and will protect those who trust in him. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Micah is the sixth of the 12 minor prophets in the Christian Old Testament and Jewish Tanakh. Micah talks about the future of Israel and Judah and God's judgement of their sin but speaks of deliverance and restoration.... This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Lamentations follows the book of Jeremiah in the Christian Old Testament and consists of five poems. The first poem laments for the siege and destruction of Jerusalem; the second describes the sorrow in connection with sin and God's will; the third considers better days to come; the fourth expresses sorrow towards the ruined city and temple but traces it back to sin; and the fifth is a prayer with four lessons for overcoming sin, melancholy and loss.

The book of Hosea is the first book of the minor prophets in the Christian Old Testament and Hebrew Bible. Set during the fall of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, the narrative rejects the worship of gods other than Yahweh and suggests that a reconciliation between Yahweh and Israel is possible, if only the nation would repent. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The Book of Job is the first poetic book in the Christian Old Testament, and can also be found in the Ketuvim section of the Jewish Tanakh. Widely praised for its literary qualities, it depicts Job's imperishable love for God, and to test that love, God takes everything from him. Even in the face of great adversity, Job makes grand proclamations of his undying faith to his Lord, and as a result, God rewards him heavily. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Nehemiah was originally combined with the book of Ezra, but became separated early on in the Christian era. Together they represent the final sections in the historical narrative of the Old Testament. Ezra depicts how the God of Israel influenced a Persian king into choosing a leader to carry out three tasks: rebuilding the temple, purifying the community and rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. It is the final task that is covered by Nehemiah in this wonderful story.

The book of Judges is the seventh book of the Christian Old Testament and the Hebrew Bible. It contains several stories that are cyclical in nature. The stories give various examples of where the Israelites have shown a lack of faith and as a result suffer from great oppression. In turn the Israelites repent and are sent a 'judge' by God, to deliver them from oppression. Includes the story of Deborah, Gideon and Samson, to name a few.

Exodus is the second book of the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) and the Torah. It tells of the oppression faced by the Israelites and the way in which - through the strength of Yahweh - they managed to leave Egypt. Then, alongside God and their prophet Moses, they sought the 'Promised Land'. Exodus includes the story of Moses' early life, the Plagues of Egypt, the liberation of the Israelites, the Ten Commandments, the conversation with the burning bush, and much more....

The second book of Samuel forms part of the narrative of Israel in the 'prophets' section of the Old Testament. It documents the transition back to God-honouring leadership under David and the importance of a worthy king in God's eyes.... This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The Epistle to the Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It is a letter urging Christians to persevere in the face of persecution rather than to doubt the validity of Jesus.... This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The Second Epistle to the Thessalonians reminds them that God would punish their oppressors and enemies and that they should trust in God even during a time of despondency. This audiobook is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective.

The Second Epistle of Paul to Timothy is one of three pastoral epistles attributed to Saint Paul in the New Testament. Following on from the First Epistle, where Paul offers guidance to his follower, colleague, and delegate Timothy, the Second Epistle offers a picture of the state of the church, preparing Timothy for the day he inherits his roles. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The Epistle to Philemon is a prison letter by Paul the Apostle (co-authored with Timothy) to Philemon, a church leader in Colossae. Philemon's slave escapes and Paul implores him to welcome the man back as a brother, not as a slave.

The First Epistle to the Corinthians is a letter from Paul the Apostle (and Sosthenes, chief ruler of the synagogue at Corinth) to 'the church of God which is at Corinth'. It pertains to fellowship, spiritual gifts, love, and the meaning of the resurrection. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The Epistle of Paul to the Colossians is a letter written by Paul the Apostle and Timothy to the church in Colossae. It reminds Christians how to live without being bound by the laws and opinions of others and advises instead to look to Christ. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The Epistle to the Galatians is a letter from Paul the Apostle addressing the Christian communities within Galatia and pertaining to Christian freedom. This audiobook is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....