In the Beginning
Illustrated Stories from the Old Testament
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Bible & Bible Studies, Bibles
| Author: | Frederic Boyer | ISBN: | 9781452166704 |
| Publisher: | Chronicle Books LLC | Publication: | October 24, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Chronicle Books LLC | Language: | English |
| Author: | Frederic Boyer |
| ISBN: | 9781452166704 |
| Publisher: | Chronicle Books LLC |
| Publication: | October 24, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Chronicle Books LLC |
| Language: | English |
From Genesis to the Book of Daniel, this ebook recounts 35 stories from the Old Testament in a modern and inviting way, combining spirited illustrations with spare, eloquent prose. Acclaimed illustrator Serge Bloch expertly captures the many scenes in these beloved tales, conveying extraordinary breadth of emotion and action in his seemingly simple drawings. Biblical expert Frédéric Boyer and poet and translator Cole Swensen contribute accessible and enlightening text, further illuminating the stories with notes on their history and symbolism. Full of contemporary resonance, here are universal stories of love, anger, betrayal, faith, and courage—revealed in a way that encourages readers of all ages and faiths to engage with them anew.
From Genesis to the Book of Daniel, this ebook recounts 35 stories from the Old Testament in a modern and inviting way, combining spirited illustrations with spare, eloquent prose. Acclaimed illustrator Serge Bloch expertly captures the many scenes in these beloved tales, conveying extraordinary breadth of emotion and action in his seemingly simple drawings. Biblical expert Frédéric Boyer and poet and translator Cole Swensen contribute accessible and enlightening text, further illuminating the stories with notes on their history and symbolism. Full of contemporary resonance, here are universal stories of love, anger, betrayal, faith, and courage—revealed in a way that encourages readers of all ages and faiths to engage with them anew.
