The Four Gospels : A Study in Calligraphy, New Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (528 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1939625661 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 378 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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This distinction seems unnecessary, and the scribe has not used it. But the unfortunate development of the printing press, starting in the 15th century, made the practice of this craft less common. Note that the Italicized words appearing in most editions of the King James Version indicate clarifying additions to earlier versions. Copying the Bible by hand is a very old spiritual exercise in both Christianity and Judaism. Consequently, the present work, in the King James Version, seems to be the only calligraphic edition of the Four Gospels available in English. He has carefully compared this copy with type-set editions, and he would appreciate being notified of any mistakes.
Enjoy --Rabbi Michael ShapiroThis calligraphic presentation of the New Testament Gospels is not only a magnificent work of art but it is above all a deep expression of faith. Pen, heart and head have come together in the hands of the author. Perhaps the marvels of the universe have led him to see God s love working in the Evangelists and the early Church as it continues to be manifest in all of creation. Coyne, S.J. When he showed me a sample of his skill, I felt great admiration for the beauty and precision of his work and the joy he brings to this art. Having been trained as a religious scribe (sofer) in the Judaic tradition, I recognize his gift and the patience it takes to accomplish what you will see. --George V. My dear friend John Cocke and I share a love for calligraphy. Distinguished McDevitt Chair of Religious Philosophy . This achievement is all the more to be admired as it comes from the hand of an astrophysicist and cosmol
D. C., in 1937. He has been using calligraphy as a vehicle for self-expression since about 1975. In 1968 he and his wife Claire moved to Tucson, Arizona. in physics in 1964. He taught astronomy and did research in astronomy and physics here until his retirement in 2000. His skills in this area support his love of the written word and the graphic arts in physics and mathematics . He attended N.
It is beautiful, meaningful This book is a visual expression emblematic of a deep faith in the Christian ethic. It is beautiful, meaningful, and resonates deeply with the spirit of the founding of this religion. It is wonderful to have an English translation written in an original script that expresses the essential word of the Gospels.