Letters from Heaven: An Illuminated Alphabet (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Ginny Eliason Silva (Author), (Author)

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Product Description

With its beautiful artwork, its accompanying poems, and its many other special features, Letters From Heaven is much more than an alphabet book-it’s a book your children will enjoy for years to come!

The illuminated letters in this alphabet are Irish Uncale Majuscule, an ancient script which was developed during the sixth to ninth centuries. The illustrations are done in the medieval manner using gold leaf on red clay and egg tempera color work. The imagery combines traditional saints, narrative, and symbols of the Eastern Orthodox, Roman and Anglican Catholic Faiths.

Each illumination is accompanied by an original poem reflecting on the spiritual subject being introduced.

A short, simple prayer is included in each letter, which can be used as a meditative reflection on the subject of the illumination.

A special “Symbol Quest” key at the back of the book explains the meaning of many traditional Christian symbols, and encourages children to search the pages of the book to find these symbols.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 52 pages
• Publisher: Conciliar Press (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888212187
• ISBN-13: 978-1888212181
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #855,026 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars With hauntingly beautiful, museum quality artwork, May 27, 2001

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Letters From Heaven: An Illuminated Alphabet features the original poetry of Ginny Eliason Silva showcased by the hauntingly beautiful, museum quality artwork of Susan Kelly vonMedicus. The illuminated letters in this outstanding alphabet are Irish Uncial Majuscle, an ancient script developed during the sixth to ninth centuries. The illustrations are executed in the medieval manner using gold leaf on red clay and egg tempera color work. The imagery combines traditional saints, narrative, and symbols of the Eastern Orthodox, Roman, and Anglican Catholic faiths. Each illumination and its accompanying poem reflects the spiritual subject being introduced. Of special note is the "Symbol Quest" key at the back of Letters From Heaven: An Illuminated Alphabet which explain the meaning of many traditional Christian symbols and encourages young readers ages 4 to 11 to browse the pages of this unique and highly recommended book in search of these symbols. A commended addition to any family or community library collection.