A grandfather is gaining attention online for a unique and heartfelt gift he created for his grandchildren: he recorded the entire Bible in his own voice, dedicating months to this significant project.
Recent videos on social media showcase grandfathers presenting special gifts during the holiday season, capturing the moments as grandchildren eagerly unwrap their surprises while their grandfathers look on with pride. This particular story initially emerged in a video shared widely.
The grandfather enthusiastically tells his grandchildren, “That’s the Bible. Read the whole Bible.” Alongside that, he mentions posting numerous photos on Facebook.
He recorded audio files of the Bible onto flash drives.
One of the grandchildren reacted with excitement, asking, “No way! Did they really do it?”
In response, the grandfather explained, “I read one book every day. I have about 578 small MP3s.”
This undertaking certainly wasn’t simple. To read the entire Bible without interruptions typically takes around 75 to 80 hours. Even professional voice actors require substantial studio time, often needing two to three hours to produce just an hour of audio, factoring in retakes.
Voice actor Max McLean noted last year that the recording process is “very time-consuming.” He is well-known in the audio Bible community.
“I think you’re going to spend 150 hours in the studio to get those 80 hours,” he commented.
However, having the grandfather’s voice adds a personal touch that makes the recordings even more special.
The original video, titled “A Gift from Grandfather,” was posted by Tiffany Shabazz.
In a subsequent update, Shabazz shared, “God is doing something in our family right now.” The family had been receiving requests for recordings. “He is showing us the way forward. We will need 118 copies for people around the world. We shared a video of Grandpa giving us a very personal and meaningful gift, and now everyone wants a copy. I can’t believe how many people this has reached. There is definitely God in this story,” she expressed.
Shabazz also noted, “This was recorded as a private gift to the family. Due to the many requests, we will only be sharing access by donation. Please give your grandpa what you think his dedication deserves. Either way, everyone will have access.”
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