MegaVoice and Alexander Scourby

Meet Alexander Scourby, a celebrated actor renowned for his roles alongside Hollywood legends like Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford. Born in 1913 in Brooklyn, New York, he is best known for his role as Mike Lagana in The Big Heat (1953). His face and his soothing, baritone voice were recognizable and celebrated in American pop culture for much of the 20th century. While his film work did contribute to his legacy, it wasn’t what Scourby considered his most important work.

Alexander Scourby’s Proudest Achievement: Talking Books for the Blind

While his acting career soared, Scourby found profound fulfillment in a unique endeavor that leveraged his soothing, signature voice – bringing literature to life for those with visual impairments.

Described as having “the greatest voice ever recorded,” Scourby narrated over 400 books for the American Foundation for the Blind Talking Books program, including masterpieces like Homer’s Iliad and Tolstoy’s War and Peace. He also recorded a celebrated treasury of British and American poetry as an LP titled A Golden Treasury of Poetry. These resources changed the way English-speaking blind people could experience classic literature and poetry.

Scourby had his sights set on the most impactful book in the world, however – the King James Bible.

The King James Bible As It Has Never Been Heard Before

Perhaps Scourby’s most monumental achievement was his complete narration of the Bible. Scourby was the first person in the world to record the entire King James Bible on long-play records in the 1950s.

It took over four years of meticulous effort to ensure clarity and precision for visually impaired listeners. The end product, called The Talking Bible, consisted of 169 LP records that played nearly 85 hours of audio!

Completed in 1953, Alexander Scourby’s Talking Bible was among the first audio resources for blind and visually impaired listeners who longed to experience the Bible in a format they could enjoy daily.

MegaVoice and Alexander Scourby: An Iconic Partnership

Today, MegaVoice is proud to announce an extraordinary partnership with the iconic Alexander Scourby.

Experience the King James Bible narrated by Alexander Scourby with one of our handheld solar-powered audio Bibles. No more struggling with small print or complicated menus – MegaVoice audio Bibles are designed for simplicity, making them ideal for the elderly and visually impaired.

In the 70 years since The Talking Bible was first recorded, 169 records have been condensed into a handheld audio Bible smaller than your palm! This technological revolution has changed the way blind and visually impaired people experience God’s Word. We praise God for his faithfulness in expanding the original vision of individuals like Alexander Scourby and organizations like the American Foundation for the Blind and MegaVoice.

The Ultimate Audio Bible Experience

Powered by the sun, MegaVoice audio Bibles are designed to serve the needs of people who experience the Bible best via audio. They don’t rely on WiFi or data, they don’t require updates or downloads, and they can withstand sustained use in a variety of environments without the need for additional cases or protectors. They don’t distract users like smartphones, so it’s easy to engage with God’s Word in a focused, intentional way. Perhaps most importantly, they’re easy for everyone to use, from the very young to the very old.

This is truly a Bible for everyone!

Start Your Alexander Scourby KJV Audio Bible Journey Today!

The King James Bible is a treasured translation beloved and honored by Christians worldwide. It comes to life like never before through Alexander Scourby’s rich, powerful voice. The combination of this translation, this narrator, and this audio Bible creates an unrivaled listening experience.

Experience God’s Word with renewed insight and inspiration in 2024 by ordering your very own Alexander Scourby KJV audio Bible from AudioBibles.com today.