Prophets is the fourth volume of the full-color reproduction books of The Saint John's Bible, featuring some of the most beautiful passages in all of Sacred Scripture. The ancient prophets of Israel suffered and celebrated with the people they both admonished and praised. They provided words of consolation during times of oppression and kept the flame of hope alive during the darkest periods of Israelite and Jewish history. Christians honor the prophets as those who foretold the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, as is evidenced by the many references to the prophets in the New Testament. The prophetic message is as relevant today as it was in ancient Israel. The prophets continue to call us to respond to God's love and offer their unvarnished judgment on our behavior. Jackson's images amplify the prophetic word, keeping the flame of hope alive today. Prophets includes artistic depictions from Isaiah, Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Micah, Amos, Daniel, and Zechariah. Major images are Isaiah's Temple Vision and Suffering Servant, Ezekiel's Call and the Valley of the Dry Bones, Daniel's Son of Man, Amos' Plea for Social Justice, and Zechariah's Messianic Prediction. In addition, famous passages such as Isaiah 2:4 "He shall judge between the nations, and shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more" receive special calligraphic and artistic treatment.
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"As with the other volumes of this extraordinary set, this book is an artistic treasure. Both the calligraphers and the illustrators have produced a work beyond compare." -- Catholic Library World
"During Lent, when we are drawn closely to spiritual reading and sacred texts, we have an opportunity to enhance our reading and reflection by spending time immersed in the prophets. It is our hope that your experience will be fruitful and much blessed." -- America
"Psalms and Prophets are both commended for your coffee table or library." -- Liturgy, Hymnody, & Pulpit
"This current volume continues to maintain the excellent standards of quill, colour and design techniques lauded in reviews of earlier volumes in the series." -- Prairie Messenger
"During Lent, when we are drawn closely to spiritual reading and sacred texts, we have an opportunity to enhance our reading and reflection by spending time immersed in the prophets. It is our hope that your experience will be fruitful and much blessed." -- America
"Psalms and Prophets are both commended for your coffee table or library." -- Liturgy, Hymnody, & Pulpit
"This current volume continues to maintain the excellent standards of quill, colour and design techniques lauded in reviews of earlier volumes in the series." -- Prairie Messenger
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This is an excellent addition to the previous volumes of the St. John's Bible that have come out. I can't wait for the last three! As with the other volumes, the calligraphy is a bit hard to read, but it is being true to the art form. Grogeous illuminations. I recommend that the collector also purchase "The Art of the Saint John's Bible" by Susan Sink or a similar volume for a complete explanation of the illuminations.
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For a great read aloud Bible in the home, the St. John's Illuminated Bible is a beauty. Visually a masterpiece, with calligraphy text and unparalleled illustrations to assist listeners, this new illuminated Bible is a great addition to the home for anyone interested in bringing back to ancient tradition of reading the Bible aloud with others. Though pricey for each section of the Bible, what a gift to give to another who is thirsting for a drink from the deep well of Scripture. In true Benedictine style and spirituality of excellence, the St. John community has outdone themselves, offering an extraordinary gift to the English speaking world!
For a practical book on family spirituality, including the habit of reading aloud from the Bible in your home, look into The Busy Family's Guide to Spirituality: Practical Lessons for Modern Living From the Monastic Tradition
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These books are spectacular. I am in love with the idea of using medeival techniques to make a book of this size and importance. This one is beautiful. I've never read the prophets before but now I am.
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