Manga Bible, Vol. 1: Names, Games, and the Long Road Trip (Genesis, Exodus) [Paperback]

Young Shin Lee (Author), Brett Burner (Editor), Bud Rogers (Editor), Jung Sun Hwang (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 17, 2007 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

All of God's Creatures Are Talking in Bubbles! See the creation of the earth and the parting of the sea like you've never seen them before. With cool artwork and loads of humor, Names, Games, and the Long Road Trip gives the first two books of the Bible a totally different look. It's manga style, where pictures tell the story---and the action moves fast. Everyone---including Adam, Eve, Noah, and Moses---talks and thinks in word bubbles. Who knew discovering the important truths in Genesis and Exodus could be so exciting and fun?

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From the Back Cover

All of God’s Creatures Are Talking in Bubbles! See the creation of the earth and the parting of the sea like you’ve never seen them before. With cool artwork and loads of humor, Names, Games, and the Long Road Trip gives the first two books of the Bible a totally different look. It’s manga style, where pictures tell the story—and the action moves fast. Everyone—including Adam, Eve, Noah, and Moses—talks and thinks in word bubbles. Who knew discovering the important truths in Genesis and Exodus could be so exciting and fun? --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Bud Rogers is a cartoonist and editor and has been very active in the Christian comics community for the past fifteen years. Bud uses his organizational and management skills to assist artists and writers in realizing their creative visions.

Brett is a printer and publisher and is active in youth ministry. He formed Alias Enterprises and Cross Culture Entertainment with the aim of bringing high-quality and innovative Christian and all-ages comics to stores to edify and entertain today's youth.

Young Shin Lee has a masters degree in Korean Studies, founded the Korean Cultural Research Center, and is currently serving at the Korean Defense Graduate School Church. He wrote The Manhwa Bible for the youth in his native county of Korea.

Jung Sun Hwang was born in Seoul, Korea, and has a bachelor of science degree in Architectural Engineering. In addition to The Manhwa Bible, he has drawn numerous books for the youth in his native country of Korea.

Lamp Post, Inc. is a Christian entertainment company dedicated to bringing quality, Christ-centered, family-friendly entertainment to the world. Lamp Post, Inc. produced Hand of the Morningstar, Kingdoms: A Biblical Epic, and the Manhwa Bible.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (July 17, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310712874
• ISBN-13: 978-0310712879
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #663,470 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice art... fun version of old testament for kids... light on teaching/ principles, January 1, 2008

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Sockanasa (Saint Paul, MN USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Manga Bible, Vol. 1: Names, Games, and the Long Road Trip (Genesis, Exodus) (Paperback)

First I should say that it would be worthwhile for parents to review the page inserts on the publisher's home site as some may find the style & humor used in this graphic novel irreverent since this is a retelling of the bible as a comic with the author's own style / humor in it.

For instance for the fall of man, Adam sees Eve happily eating the fruit and has a shocked look on his face. Eve says, "Adam, this fruit is tasty. Why don't you try one?" "Eve, God told us not to eat from this tree...!" says Adam. "C'mon it's good." says Eve. "We'll get in trouble with God..." says Adam. Eve's eyes tear up, "Oh Adam... you've changed...I'm telling you it's good, but all you can think about is getting in trouble with God..." Adam says, "Changed? What are you saying? If you say its good I'll eat whatever you say." Then Eve winks with a grin at the reader and as Adam takes a bite she says, "Girls can make guys do anything..."

That was borderline for me.

The book steps kids through the books so they know the people and events in a section of the bible that normally kids this age would normally skip with a few exceptions. We've read through children's bibles to cover these with our kids, but my six year picks this one up on his own. However, it is not a substitute for the real bible when they become old enough since knowing people & places does not constitute faith.

In summary, I find it to be a fun complement to any child's religious experience with the old testament, but certainly not a teaching of the underlying principles and applications to their lives. That is left to parents (as it should be).

The art is great.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 8-year-old reads it over and over again, October 12, 2010

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kbnh99 "kbnh99" (Hampton Roads, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Manga Bible, Vol. 1: Names, Games, and the Long Road Trip (Genesis, Exodus) (Paperback)

Our 8-year-old son loves Manga Bible - all volumes. He reads them over and over again. He gets so into it that he will read a whole book in a day or two. Understand that this is not a "real" Bible and you won't find chapter and verse references. There is a lot of artistic license here just as there is a lot of license taken with Veggie Tales (although this is certainly for an older crowd). These books give a general overview of the Bible and make them hungry for the real thing. After reading a story in Manga Bible, take your kid to the real Bible and get the whole picture and the complete lesson. Kids are more willing to listen (and to read) the Bible without pictures once they have a general understanding of the passage. Highly recommended!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny take on an ancient classic!, April 2, 2008

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N. Lamb "mxpx316czhgxf" (Richmond, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Manga Bible, Vol. 1: Names, Games, and the Long Road Trip (Genesis, Exodus) (Paperback)

When I first saw one of these books in the bookstore, I shook my head in disbelief. Yet another attempt to make the bible hip for young people. My curiosity got the better of me and now I am hooked! Warning: if you don't have a sense of humor, put the book down now. If you are looking for a literal representation of events of the bible you will be tremendously disappointed. That is not the purpose of these books. Instead, if you are looking for something to give to the most cynical of your friends or to the smart kid with no attention span, here is what you give him/her. What I like about this version (as opposed to the other Manga Bible) is that this is a truly original adaptation of scripture meant to introduce someone to the bible, not to replace the reading of the bible. I look forward to collecting them all!