adapted by Lisbeth Zwerger & illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger ‧ RELEASE DATE: Feb. 1, 2001
The brilliant Hans Christian Andersen Medalist, illustrator of many classic tales, presents her vision of some of the most familiar of Bible stories. Using the King James translation, Zwerger groups her stories chronologically in terms of the books of the Bible: “Stories of the Beginning,” “Stories of the Fathers and Mothers of Israel,” psalms, and prophets. Her New Testament section begins with the Christmas story and continues through the passion and resurrection, ending with Revelations. The language is familiar and stately, and most of what one might wish to find—Moses, Noah, the 23rd Psalm, the story of the loaves and fishes, the marriage at Cana—is all here. Zwerger has chosen evocation and suggestion rather than fully imagined description in her images. Adam and Eve are seen from their navels up, with Eve’s dark hair covering her bosom; the Annunciation finds a startled, barefoot virgin across the page from an obeisant and very large angel holding his halo—or is it a tambourine? Figures seem clothed in garments that come from an ancient Middle Europe or even the present day; grace notes in the form of vegetative or floral patterns often end a page. A silken green ribbon marker adds a note of solemnity. Classic Zwerger. (index of verses) (Nonfiction. 7-12)
Pub Date: Feb. 1, 2001
ISBN: 0-7358-1413-9
Page Count: 160
Publisher: NorthSouth
Review Posted Online: June 24, 2010
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Feb. 1, 2002
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by David Self & illustrated by Jason Cockcroft ‧ RELEASE DATE: March 1, 2010
What we know of the complicated life of this early Christian missionary is related through several books in the New Testament. In this biographical compilation, the author uses all the various books of the Bible related to Paul to create a linear narrative of his life, presented in short chapters with abundant spot and full-page illustrations rendered by Cockroft in a muted but pleasing style. A map on the front endpapers traces Paul’s journeys throughout the Middle East and on to Greece and Italy. A final page provides some key facts about Paul, but this chart should have been placed at the front of the volume to aid readers’ understanding of the main text. Paul’s arguably most famous words—from I Corinthians—serve as the conclusion to the final chapter, but there is no clear reference to the specific chapter and verse. The most glaring omission is the lack of a chart of the Bible books that are attributed to Paul; only a vague reference indicates that Paul’s letters are found in the New Testament. (Religion. 8-12)
Pub Date: March 1, 2010
ISBN: 978-0-8254-7906-9
Page Count: 48
Publisher: HarperBlessings/HarperCollins
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2011
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Feb. 15, 2010
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by King James Holy Bible & illustrated by Gennady Spirin ‧ RELEASE DATE: Feb. 1, 2010
The artistic starting point for the luminous illustrations in Spirin’s latest exploration of biblical texts is a large tempera painting incorporating scenes from the key events in the life of Christ. This painting, reproduced on a single page at the front of the oversized volume, uses an architectural arrangement with each scene serving as a room or floor of a castle-like structure. The ensuing full-page illustrations are excerpted from the larger painting, as are smaller vignettes of key characters framed within arches on the cover and endpapers. Each illustration is presented with a different format of surrounding pillars, archways or stonework relating to the architectural theme. The elegant paintings are filled with exquisite details in costumes and settings, accented with his signature use of golden highlights that convey a Renaissance flavor. While both the overall design and the illustrations are artistically stunning, the use of the King James Version of the biblical texts and the formal composition of the illustrations are not child-friendly, making this of most interest to adult collectors. (Religion/picture book. 7-10)
Pub Date: Feb. 1, 2010
ISBN: 978-0-7614-5630-8
Page Count: 32
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
Review Posted Online: June 20, 2011
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Feb. 15, 2010
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