The Bible: An Audio Guide

Paula Gooder

Dec 2023 · Bolinda · Narrated by Fenella Fudge

About this audiobook

From the language of Shakespeare to the US presidential campaign trail, the Bible’s influence is all around us. It is the most-printed book of all time, yet, upon reading it, we are met not by one work but by many: a complex mix of history and parable, law and prophecy. In this authoritative and impartial introduction, Paula Gooder ably guides in how to approach this multifaceted text, and explores its enduring influence on Western culture, from Renaissance art to Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ. Featuring textboxes focusing on key details, Gooder provides an illuminating framework for understanding the Bible and shares her infectious enthusiasm for the topic. Covering its origins, content and interpretation, this wide-ranging primer will be of invaluable benefit to those of any and no faith alike.

About the author

Fenella Fudge is a British voiceover working in videogames, television and audiobooks – receiving an Earphones exceptional audio award for The Ceiling Outside by Noga Arikha. Her wide range of vocal styles means she is cast in hugely differing projects, from nature documentaries to cartoons, from medical presentations to children's books. She is a regular voice on The Economist audio edition, following many years on staff at the BBC in London working on Radios 4 and 2.