Welcome, New York Bible Students!

Meet other New Yorkers who are interested in hearing our common Bible read out loud as written.

Much of the Old and New Testament was scribally penned and edited for those who, not having a personal copy, expected to hear a declamation--formal reading by one familiar with the text and able to read it according to protocol. "Blessed he that reads, and they that hear..." begins the Revelation, no doubt referring to such a 'public' reading.

The practice of "following along" in our readily available personal copies tends to block the intended effect, since we hear both our internally voiced stream of words at the same time as the voice of the out-reader.

Out-loud reading of an entire text is a unique experience for listeners.

No other book makes like authorship claims, such sweeping appeal to all God's children observant and not, or like internal consistency over the ages-separated pens of dozens of scribes...such an enduring document deserves at least the courtesy we accord lesser literature. And that begins with clear, bold, reverent out-reading, without discussing & commenting. Join us if you agree. If you don't, join us anyway to hear The Book read out as it begs.