Hebrew Illuminations [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Adam Rhine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2006

The Judaic art of Adam Rhine is popping up everywhere?from best-selling calendars and greeting cards to magazine covers and even on chocolate candy. Hebrew Illuminations brings together for the first time over 44 stunning images from this visionary artist in a beautiful collector's edition. Intended for use as part of a traditional kabbalistic meditation practice, the breathtaking ?mandalas? in Hebrew Illuminations are accompanied by supplementary instruction that invites the reader to contemplate the rich layers of meaning hidden in a wide range of Hebrew letters and symbols, including: ? The ?Aleinu??a declaration of faith that beckons the viewer to offer praise for all creation ? ?Chai??a tribute to the divine for the miraculous gift of life ? Dozens of moving images in honor of Jewish holidays, Torah passages, Sabbath practices, and more.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A handsome picture book...Rhine's paintings echo Chris-tian illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages." -- Chicago Tribune, Sept. 22, 2006

"Rhine is an accomplished Judaic artist...a beautifully illustrated book of the Hebrew symbols and alphabet." -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Sept. 9, 2006

About the Author

Adam Rhine has been a professional artist since 1991. A member of the American Guild of Judaic Art, he holds a Bachelors Degree in Fine Art in Illustration from Northern Illinois University. Rhine serves on the board of directors for the Lincolnwood Jewish Congregation in Lincolnwood, Illinois. His work has been featured on the Hallmark Channel, the Rothschild Gallery in St. Louis, and in best-selling calendars three years running.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 99 pages
• Publisher: Sounds True, Incorporated (August 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591793459
• ISBN-13: 978-1591793458
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 10.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #627,362 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A showcase collection of superb art and a volume of meditative inspiration for spiritual insight and reflection, September 11, 2006

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This review is from: Hebrew Illuminations (Hardcover)

Adam Rhine is a professional artist and member of the American Guild of Judaic Art. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Lincolnwood Jewish Congregation in Lincolnwood Illinois. Enthusiastically recommended for personal, synagogue, academic, and community library collections, Hebrew Illuminations showcases the Judaic symbolism and themes of Rhine's art as it had originally appeared in calendars, greeting cards, magazine covers -- and even on chocolate candy! Comprised of forty-four truly stunning and memorable images, Hebrew Illuminations is especially recommended to the attention of students of kabbalistic meditation practices through offering a visual contemplation of hidden meanings in Hebrew letters and symbols ranging from the "Aleinu" (a declaration of faith that inspires an offer of praise for all creation), to the "Chai" (a tribute to the divine for the miraculous gift of life). Here are to be found emotionally and spiritually moving images in honor and celebration of jewish holidays, Torah passages, Sabbath practices, and so much more. In the tradition of medieval illuminated manuscripts, Adam Rhine's Hebrew Illuminations is both a showcase collection of superb art and a volume of meditative inspiration for spiritual insight and reflection.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kaleidoscopic, March 2, 2006

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Meredith Neria "Safta" (Kemp, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hebrew Illuminations (Calendar)

This is a colorful, informative treasure of a calendar. Reminds me when we used to make the spirograph drawings and then color them. Has the necessary information for keeping up with Torah readings, holy days, candle lightings and a brief verse and story of the holiday. Amazing and vibrant creativity in the drawings. Hopefully this will become a tradition in our household to have at least one hanging on the wall.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marvalous, October 1, 2006

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Rosanna L. Mensik (Pomeroy, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hebrew Illuminations (Hardcover)

Absolutely wonderful. Adam does a great job on the Hebrew aleph-bet. Good, accurate discriptions with the numerical value as well. What I am most enamored with are his Magen Davids. They are beautiful, artistic and classically suited to each season and phase of Jewish life. Good Job Adam!